Board of Directors of William Mills Agency Establishes Bill and Eloise Mills Scholarship at Florida State University.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2003

Scholarship in the College of Communication to Honor Agency

Founders and Florida State University Alumni 

The board of directors of the William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations firm serving the financial services industry, today announced the establishment of the Bill and Eloise Mills Scholarship in the College of Communication at Florida State University (FSU) to honor their founding and service to the agency, and their dedication to the university.

Both Mills, graduates of Florida State University, have more than forty years each of marketing communications experience in Atlanta, including the founding of the William Mills Agency in 1977. Their son, William, who serves as the agency's CEO, is also an FSU graduate. His daughter, Ryan, is currently a senior at the university.

"The Mills are a very special couple whose devotion and loyalty to the University is truly impressive and appreciated," said John Mayo, dean of the College of Communication at FSU. "Establishing a scholarship in their honor and recognizing their contributions to FSU is a fitting tribute," he said.

The scholarship will assist students with the financial costs of pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communication. Selection of the scholarship recipients will be based on exceptional academic abilities and need. The selection committee will be comprised of the Dean of the College of Communication, the Chair of the Communication Department and an additional faculty member.

"The agency has enjoyed more than 26 years of success in Atlanta and throughout the financial industry community due to the impressive efforts of Bill and Eloise," said Scott Mills, president of William Mills Agency. "In honor of their sacrifices and accomplishments over the years, the agency felt that its founders deserved recognition at their alma mater, FSU. We expect this scholarship to serve as the stepping stone for future success stories like theirs."

Contributions to the scholarship fund can be made through the FSU Foundation. The first scholarship will be awarded in the spring of 2004. For further information regarding the scholarship, contact Emily Glaccum at [phone] or by e-mail at [e-mail].

About William Mills Agency

William Mills Agency is the nation's largest provider of public relations services to the financial services industry. Clients rely on the agency to help them establish reputation, build credibility, and market products and services to commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions, mortgage bankers and other financial entities. Since 1977, William Mills Agency has worked with more than 200 firms in this industry, including significant experience with technology-based businesses. For more information about William Mills Agency, contact Kelly Williams at 678-781-7202.