James Coakley

Class Year

’24

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Major(s)

Public Relations

Minor(s)

Communication

“I’ve met many great professors who have guided me throughout my college journey. Professor Colleen Palmer is one of them. She’s taught me a lot about public relations and the importance of what credibility and public image can do for a brand.”

James Coakley, ’24

Career goal

“I want to work for a top PR firm in Chicago, like the Heron Agency.”

How have Carthage faculty had an impact on your life or Carthage career?

“I’ve met many great professors who have guided me throughout my college journey. Professor Colleen Palmer is one of them. She’s taught me a lot about public relations and the importance of what credibility and public image can do for a brand.”

Campus involvement

“I am a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. This is an international fraternity on campus.”

Favorite spot on campus

“Einstein’s is my favorite spot on campus.”

Biggest surprise so far

“The biggest surprise so far is the true camaraderie we have with one another as Carthage students. Although everybody doesn’t know everybody, the campus is small, so it almost feels like we do.”

Why should other students consider your major? What advice do you have for them?

“Public relations is very important, especially nowadays with social media and technology. You learn how to properly curate an organization’s brand and public image.”

Why Carthage?

“The beautiful campus!”