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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…

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…

ORONO, Maine (February 22, 2021) – University Credit Union is pleased to announce the application period for the annual UCU Scholarship is now open online: http://www.ucumaine.com/scholarship/. The UCU Scholarship is awarded annually to students furthering their undergraduate education at each of the seven University of Maine System campuses and Maine Maritime Academy. Since beginning its…

ORONO, Maine (December 18, 2020) – Since 2017, more than $56,000 has been raised for food assistance programs on University of Maine System campuses through the UCU Ending Hunger on Campus campaign, traditionally held during the month of December. This year, University Credit Union is matching donations dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $25,000 and…

UCU rises in annual ranking of Medium Employers to #18, up from #37 in 2019 ORONO, Maine (October 26, 2020) – University Credit Union (UCU) is honored to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for a fifth year, landing at #18 in the Medium Employer Category for 2020, up…

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…

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…

ORONO, Maine (July 17, 2020) – 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 their higher education goals. “We continue to be inspired by students as they pursue their education, especially overcoming the challenges of 2020,” said Renee…