BUSINESS WIRE CREATES SPECIAL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM FOR PRSSA MEMBERS

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Nov. 2, 2000--Business Wire, the leading commercial newswire in the world, said it is kicking off its 40th anniversary celebration with the introduction of a special scholarship program in support of 23 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapters and their affiliated universities and colleges.

``Business Wire has experienced 40 years of growth and excellence because of the skills and enthusiasm of our people,`` said Lorry I. Lokey, founder and president of Business Wire.

``We believe that all competitive industries require a constant replenishment of young talent. These special scholarships will help support tomorrow`s public relations professionals.``

To qualify for the $1,000 scholarship award, students must be a member of PRSSA, possess an overall GPA of 3.0, prepare an essay detailing future goals and aspirations, and submit exhibits of writing ability, research capability and grasp of public relations functions.

PRSSA applicants must submit all documentation no later than Aug. 15, 2001, for the 2001-2002 school year to Michael Lissauer, Business Wire, 40 E. 52 St., New York 10022 or via email to [email protected].

Business Wire will announce scholarship award winners in October 2001 at its 40th anniversary office events in designated cities across the United States. It is anticipated that awards will be an annual event.

A full listing of participating PRSSA affiliated universities and colleges include:

Arizona
Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University

California
California State Polytechnic, California State University
California State University (Carson), California State University (Fullerton), California State University (Long Beach), California State University (Northridge), California State University (Fresno), Chapman University, University of the Pacific, Pepperdine University, San Diego State University, San Jose State University and Univ. of Southern California

Colorado
Colorado State University

Connecticut
University of Hartford

Delaware
Delaware State University and University of Delaware

District of Columbia
American University and Howard University

Florida
University of Florida, Florida A & M University, Florida International University, Florida Southern College, University of Miami, University of North Florida and University of South Florida

Georgia
Clark Atlanta University, University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University and Valdosta State University

Illinois
Bradley University, Columbia College, DePaul University, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville) and Western Illinois University

Indiana
Ball State University, Butler University, Indiana State University, Purdue University and University of Southern Indiana

Maryland
Bowie State College, Hood College, Loyola College, University of Maryland and Towson University

Massachusetts
Boston University, Emerson College, Northeastern University and Salem State College

Michigan
Adrain College, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State College, Michigan State University, University of Northern Michigan and Wayne State University

Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Moorhead State University, St. Cloud State University and University of St. Thomas

New Jersey
Monmouth University, Rowan University, Rutgers University and Seton Hall University, Dept of Communication

New Mexico
University of New Mexico

New York
Buffalo State College, Canisius College, City College of New York, Cornell University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Iona College, Ithaca College, Long Island University, New York University, SUNY/Geneseo, SUNY/Oswego, Syracuse University and Utica College

North Carolina
Appalachian State University, Campbell University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina State University and Western Carolina University

North Dakota
University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University

Ohio
University of Akron, Bowling Green State University, Capital University, University of Dayton, University of Findlay, John Carroll University, Kent State University, Miami University, Ohio University, Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, Otterbein College, University of Toledo, Ursuline College, Wright State University and Xavier University

Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg University, California University, Drexell University, Duquesne University, Lehigh University, Mansfield University, Marywood College, Millersville University, Pennsylvania State University, Point Park College, Saint Vincent College, University of Scranton, Shippensburg University, Slippery Rock University, Susquehanna University, Temple University, Westminster College and York College of Pennsylvania

Tennessee
East Tennessee State University, Lipscomb University, University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee (Chattanooga) and University of Tennessee (Martin)

Texas
Abilene Christian University, Baylor University, Hardin-Simmons University, University of Houston, Howard Payne University, University of North Texas, Sam Houston State University, Southern Methodist University, Southwest Texas State University, University of Texas (Arlington), University of Texas (Austin), University of Texas (San Antonio), Texas A&M; University, Texas Christian University and Texas Tech University

Utah
Brigham Young University, University of Utah and Utah State University

Virginia
Norfolk State University, Radford University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Washington
Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Washington State University and University of Washington

Wisconsin
Marquette University, University of Wisconsin (Madison), University of Wisconsin (Oshkosh), University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee), University of Wisconsin (Stevens Point) and University of Wisconsin (Whitewater)


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