Hear From Public Relations Students
Click on each student’s name below to view their full profile and learn more about their Carthage journey.
Joanna Alvarado ’27
Majors: Public Relations
Minors: Data Science
Hometown: Round Lake, Illinois
“When I first visited campus, everyone was so welcoming and excited to see me…Many schools put on that welcoming face, but it was different here.”
Lanie Klawonn ’27
Majors: Public Relations
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“Every faculty member I’ve had has been nothing short of supportive. They all genuinely want me to succeed, and they give me everything I need to get there.”
Rose Meyers ’28
Majors: Marketing, Public Relations
Hometown: Waukesha, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage because I really liked the small class sizes and the sense of community here.”
Erik Nelson-Sandall ’26
Majors: Public Relations
Hometown: La Grange, Illinois
“The Carthage faculty have helped me map out a clear path for success.”
Lindsay Otte ’26
Majors: Marketing, Public Relations
Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota
“I have built strong, personal relationships with many of my professors, and I know I can reach out to them for academic guidance or personal support whenever I need it.”
Lindsey Silva ’27
Majors: Public Relations
Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
“I chose Carthage because of the resources. I knew there were many organizations to choose from and amazing opportunities given to students.”
Emily Strand ’28
Majors: Photography, Public Relations
Hometown: Tinley Park, Illinois
“I chose Carthage because it is a small school with a close community, where I could double major in photography and public relations.”