UCU Awards Scholarships to Six University of Maine System and Maine Maritime Academy Students
ORONO, Maine (August 11, 2023) –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. “Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients, we want to wish them the best of luck as they begin the fall semester,” said…
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UCU Welcomes Seth Poplaski as Community Engagement Manager
ORONO, Maine (August 11, 2023) – University Credit Union is pleased to welcome Seth Poplaski to the credit union’s team of Community Engagement Managers (CEMs), who represent UCU in communities throughout the state. From UCU’s 15 Main Street headquarters in Orono, Poplaski will cover central Maine alongside Community Engagement Managers Jenn Deschene in Presque Isle…
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University Credit Union Expands Down East with New Location at the University of Maine at Machias
Update: October, 2023 – The UCU branch on the University of Maine at Machias campus is NOW OPEN. Stop by and visit us on the first floor of Powers Hall! Check out some photos of the branch below. MACHIAS and ORONO, Maine (August 10, 2023) UCU has announced plans to open a location in the…
Read MoreDepositing Funds. Earning Interest. Reaching Goals!
July, 2023 While stuffing a piggy bank may have been the savings method of choice in your younger years, you don’t have to be a financial expert to know this strategy should be left behind in childhood. As a busy individual with complex financial needs, you deserve a better alternative to simply holding on to…
Read MoreUniversity Credit Union Distributes Funds to Food Pantries Across Maine
ORONO, Maine (June 23, 2023) – UCU has recently been traveling around the state to present checks and distribute funds to a number of food pantries in our communities. With the help of UCU members, friends, the UCU team, and so many more, we’ve been able to raise funds in support of the Maine Credit Unions’…
Read MoreQ & A with Jenn Deschene, Community Engagement Manager
April 2023 Preparing tax returns can be challenging for anyone. For over 50 years, the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs have offered free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals requiring additional assistance with their tax returns. The VITA and TCE programs are typically coordinated by…
Read MoreScams & Fraud: Understanding Risks and Avoiding Traps
June 1, 2023 Scams and fraud are more common than we think. It is important to stay up to date on trending scams to help protect yourself and stay ahead of fraud before it happens. Understanding Risks Associated with Common Scams & Fraud: Medicare/Health Insurance Scams: Banking Scams: Telephone Scams: Internet Fraud: Social Media Scams:…
Read MoreUCU Announces New Executive Administrator and Staff Promotions
ORONO, Maine (May, 2023) – University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to announce the following staff hires and promotions. Jess Francis has been hired as Executive Administrator. Francis brings over 16 years of credit union experience and expertise, having held a variety of roles during her career, from member services to administration to marketing. Francis…
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Home Buyer Education is for Everyone
May, 2023 When we think of home buyer education resources or classes, first-time home buyers with no previous home-buying experience likely come to mind. However, there are many reasons why everyone should take advantage of home-buying education opportunities like those available at UCU. This blog covers some of the reasons why: Buying a house is…
Read More2022 In Review: University Credit Union’s Community Investments
UCU among top Maine credit unions for volunteer service in 2022 ORONO, Maine (April 27, 2023) – Here at UCU, caring means being sensitive to the needs of our members, being active in the communities where we live and work, knowing our members personally, and treating them with dignity and respect. In 2022, we continued to…
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