Posts Tagged ‘impact’
Beth’s Advice? If you’re feeling like a number at a bigger bank, come to UCU.
Beth loves the personal touch she experiences at UCU. As a regular drive-up video teller user, she’s greeted by name with a smile every time and never feels rushed. Whether at the drive-up or in a branch, she knows she’ll get clear, consistent answers from the UCU team she trusts. A few years ago, when fraud appeared on her account while traveling abroad,…
Read MoreUCU Thanks Ency Whitehill as she Retires from UCU Board
Longtime board member and former board chair retires after 30 years of service Orono, ME – (June 2, 2026) University Credit Union announced the retirement of longtime volunteer board member, Ency Whitehill, with 30 years of dedicated service. Whitehill began serving as a Board Director in 1996 and during her tenure she held many roles…
Read MoreUCU Celebrates Longtime Board Member Carolyn Cheney
Cheney retired from the UCU board after 18 years of service May 28, 2026 – In celebration of Carolyn Cheney’s years of dedicated service to UCU, a bench was dedicated on her behalf at the Central Aroostook Humane Society during a ceremony honoring her commitment to both organizations on May 22. The event was attended by Carolyn,…
Read MoreHere for U: UCU Gathers Team to Celebrate National Volunteer Week by Packing Meals for Neighbors
(April 21, 2026) – On Monday, April 20, University Credit Union (UCU) gathered its team of over 100 employees together at the Augusta Civic Center for its fourth annual Here for U Day of Service, with a coordinated, high-volume meal packaging effort in partnership with End Hunger New England. UCU is dedicated to its involvement…
Read MoreUCU Has Earned the AARP BankSafe Seal for 2026
February 2026 UCU is proud to announce that we’ve once again earned the AARP BankSafe Trained Seal, recognizing our strong commitment to protecting elder members from financial exploitation. The BankSafe designation is earned after over 80% of an organization’s frontline staff completes AARP’s comprehensive BankSafe training. Financial institutions are at the forefront of preventing elder…
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2025 Festive Tree Lighting in the UCU Plaza
ORONO, Maine (December 5, 2025) – As the temperatures drop, Orono’s downtown remains warm with festive winter cheer! The 2025 Orono Tree Lighting in the 15 Main plaza was a huge success thanks to everyone who made it possible, and thank you to everyone who braved the cold to watch the tree come to life…
Read MoreThird Annual Biggest Little Golf Tournament Turns Putts into Purpose for Special Olympics Maine
ORONO, Maine (October 15, 2025) – The third annual Biggest Little Golf Tournament, sponsored by University Credit Union (UCU) and CU Insurance Solutions, once again brought laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit to mini-golf courses in central and southern Maine this September, all in support of Special Olympics Maine. The two-part event teed off at…
Read MoreHow do UCU?: A Member’s Testimonial
11/28/2025 Written by UCU member, Brittany Thompson UCU came into my life during a challenging time. I was just starting out, trying to navigate how to get my first car, and build a solid financial foundation. While others turned me away, UCU took a chance on me and that made all the difference. Over the…
Read MoreHow One Sandwich Produced Multiple Meals for Mainers Living with Food Insecurity
11/18/2025 Through our collaboration with Harvest Moon Deli and Downeast Credit Union on our first ever sandwich (Pork Side of the Moon), we are excited to announce that we raised $1,016 which will directly benefit our ending hunger campaign! Throughout the month of October, Harvest Moon graciously agreed to donate 5% of all sales of…
Read MoreFinding Help and Hope at UCU: A Member’s Testimonial
10/27/2025 From Jasmine Bradley, UCU Member. As a college student, I signed up for too many credit cards without fully understanding how they worked and by my late 20’s, I found myself buried in debt. Even with a steady full-time job, I was stuck in a cycle of making minimum payments and was barely getting…
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