James P. Coll

James P. Coll, Ph.D., currently serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the University of North Texas since September 2025. Previously, James held the position of Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from November 2023 to September 2025 and served as the Chief Communication Officer at The University of Southern Mississippi for over 13 years. James's career began at the Southern Miss Alumni Association, where responsibilities included membership recruitment and managing development efforts. Additionally, James was the Managing Editor of The Independent, a weekly newspaper in southern Mississippi. Academically, James holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication/Media Studies, a Master's degree in the same field, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, all from The University of Southern Mississippi.