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Use #ilovemycreditunion on July 30th!
Help us inspire Authentic, high-energy conversation on why we love our credit unions. On July 30th, credit unions from all over will come together on social media with the purpose of showing the world what it means to be part of a credit union and why we love it! Join us on social media on…
Read MoreUCU Awards Scholarships to Seven University of Maine System and Maine Maritime Academy Students
ORONO, Maine (June 17, 2021) –Annually, University Credit Union (UCU) awards scholarships to students from each University of Maine System institution and Maine Maritime Academy to support students’ pursuit of higher education . “We continue to be inspired by Maine student’s perseverance as they pursue their education, especially overcoming the challenges they faced due to…
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UCU Awards $50,000 in JNE Recovery Grants to Maine Small Businesses
Funding to help small businesses reopen, retain employees and recover from pandemic ORONO, Maine (June 15, 2021) – University Credit Union announced the awarding of $5,550 recovery grants to nine central and southern Maine healthcare, hospitality, education and telecommunication organizations to help them reopen or stay in operation, hire and/or retain staff, and recover from…
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University Credit Union Shines at 2021 CUNA Diamond Awards
UCU awarded Category’s Best for new logo and Diamond Award for rebrand at national industry event ORONO, Maine (May 27, 2021) – University Credit Union (UCU) was recently recognized for its vibrant new branding, receiving two highly regarded awards for the new UCU logo and “How Do UCU” branding. The awards were presented at this…
Read MoreUniversity Credit Union Renews Multi-Year Sponsorship of Student Athletics at the University of Maine at Farmington
FARMINGTON, Maine (May 19, 2021) – University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to announce the renewal of a longstanding athletic sponsorship agreement with University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) Athletics. The three-year agreement provides UMF Athletics with $15,000 in additional funding for venue improvements, equipment upgrades, special services/events, and other activities not included in the…
Read MoreMaine Senate Confirms University Credit Union President and CEO Renee Ouellette to Finance Authority of Maine Board of Directors
ORONO and AUGUSTA, Maine (April 12, 2021) – University Credit Union (UCU) announced the Maine State Senate has confirmed the appointment of UCU President and CEO Renee Ouellette to the Finance Authority of Maine’s volunteer Board of Directors, effective March 8, 2021. Maine Governor Janet T. Mills nominated Ouellette to fill the board’s designated CPA…
Read MoreUniversity Credit Union Announces Succession of Longtime Board Chair Gerald Hayman, Jr.
UCU Director Peter Reid to serve as board chair ORONO, Maine (March 1, 2021) – University Credit Union today announced the planned retirement of longtime board chair Gerald “Jerry” Hayman, Jr. after 29 years of dedicated service to the credit union. Succeeding Hayman as chair is Peter Reid, an Assistant Dean at the University of…
Read MoreUniversity Credit Union Unveils Modern Brand Look, New Website Centered Around “U”
ORONO, Maine (October 9, 2020) – University Credit Union (UCU) today formally announced the launch of a vibrant new brand look across its physical and digital landscapes, including the launch of a new website: www.ucumaine.com. Throughout the remainder of 2020, UCU will be rolling out its new brand look featuring updated signage at its physical…
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Town of Orono and University Credit Union Partner to Provide COVID-19 Relief Loan for Orono Businesses
ORONO, Maine (September 25, 2020) – The Town of Orono and University Credit Union (UCU) today announced the availability of no-interest relief loans for Orono-based businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including those that have remained open, are planning to reopen, are closed temporarily, or have furloughed employees. “Small businesses are the heart of Maine’s…
Read MoreUCU Named One of “America’s Best Credit Unions” by Forbes
ORONO, Maine (July 17, 2020) – University Credit Union (UCU) is honored to be named one of the best credit unions in Maine and the United States, according to Forbes’ third annual list of the America’s Best In-State Credit Unions. In developing the list, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to independently evaluate credit…
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