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UCU Celebrates National Volunteer Week
ORONO, Maine (April 22, 2025) – For National Volunteer Week, the UCU team celebrated volunteerism in a variety of ways. On Patriot’s Day, the UCU team dedicated time to impact communities across Maine with their credit union-wide Here for U Day of Service. In its third year, the day of service offers time to learn…
Read MoreUCU Board of Directors Appoints Steve Baillargeon as Board Chair
Orono, Maine (February 26, 2025) – The UCU Board of Directors has elected its newest slate of officers including Steve Baillargeon as Board Chair. Baillargeon succeeds Ency Whitehill as she steps down as Chair to fulfill the remainder of her term as a Director. UCU would like to recognize Whitehill’s 29 years of service. We…
Read MoreUCU Promotes Shawn MacDonald to Community Engagement Manager in Southern Maine
ORONO, Maine (March 10, 2025) – University Credit Union is pleased to welcome Shawn MacDonald to the credit union’s team of Community Engagement Managers (CEMs), who represent UCU in communities throughout the state. Based at the University of Southern Maine’s Brooks Student Center in Gorham, MacDonald will cover southern Maine and work alongside Community Engagement…
Read More2024 In Review: How UCU Was Here for U
UCU Expands Membership, Strengthens Community Engagement, and CelebratesMilestones Across Maine ORONO, Maine (February 17, 2025) – Here at UCU, we understand that financial success is unique to every member. In 2024, we expanded our reach and deepened our impact to show how UCU is Here For U, wherever you are in Maine. “2024 was a…
Read MoreJMG and UCU Forge Partnership to Empower Students
January 23, 2025 JMG (formerly known as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc.) is pleased to announce a meaningful partnership with University Credit Union (UCU) to enhance opportunities for Maine students as they prepare for their next steps in education and career pathways. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to creating engaging and impactful experiences for…
Read MoreUCU Scholarship Program Now Open, Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting Maine Students
ORONO, Maine (January 23, 2025) – Celebrating 10 years of supporting Maine students’ pursuit of higher education, University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2025 UCU Scholarship Program: https://www.ucumaine.com/scholarship/. Since launching the UCU Scholarship in 2016, UCU has awarded $64,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education across…
Read MoreUCU to Open Saco Branch in Summer 2025
We are pleased to announce that UCU will open its first branch in York County in 2025! This full-service branch location and operations center will be at 4 Community Drive (previously listed as 1001 Portland Road) in Saco and open in Summer 2025. The new branch will feature state-of-the-art technology, including UCU’s expanding fleet of…
Read MoreUCU Welcomes Beth Beaudoin and Coney Quinn to Mortgage and Lending Teams
ORONO, Maine (December 10, 2024) – University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to announce two key additions to its mortgage and consumer lending service teams. Beth Beaudoin joins UCU as Mortgage Origination Manager, with more than 24 years of experience in financial services. Most recently, Beaudoin held the role of AVP, Loan Officer at a…
Read MoreUCU Announces Key Staff Promotions
ORONO, Maine (November 26, 2024) – University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to announce the following staff promotions. Stephanie Beck has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community Development. Previously serving as Vice President of Marketing and Community Development, Beck has been a pivotal member of the UCU team since 2016, when…
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October 17th is International Credit Union Day!
October 17, 2024 Every year on the third Thursday in October it is International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), a day where credit unions worldwide join together in celebration of the important role credit unions play in our local communities here, and all across the world. It’s also a day dedicated to raise awareness about…
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