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The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.

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Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification—Six Years in a Row!

For the sixth consecutive year, Tower Federal Credit Union has been named a “great workplace” by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work® (GPTW). Rick Stafford, Tower’s President and CEO, credits Tower’s exceptional team of employees and the credit union’s service-driven, people-oriented culture as the reason for the recognition. “Our Great Place to Work

eDOC and VisiFI Launch an e-Sign Collaboration

eDOC Innovations CUSO specializing in mobile enterprise digital transaction management, and VisiFI, an API-first core solution and digital banking provider have collaborated to build multiple e-Sign integration points for their mutual credit union customers. The end-to-end integration involves VisiFI’s Digital Account Opening, Direct Lending platforms as well as i-POWER® core.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2024 Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union has awarded $184,500 in college scholarships to 239 students as part of its annual Member Education Award scholarship program for 2024. Launched in 2000, the scholarship program was established to improve the lives of SchoolsFirst

CUNA Strategic Services Announces New Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new alliance with Carefull, an AI-powered financial protection platform that safeguards credit union members against elder fraud, everyday money mistakes, and misuse of funds by someone they trust. This collaboration aims to help credit unions by protecting their most vulnerable and valuable members and providing a way

Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Awards $25,000 in Scholarships

The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to five outstanding students: Kenna Alverson, Edward Bridges, Garrett Hogan, William Kroger, and John Pinette. Each student received $5,000 to continue pursuing their dreams and passions. Photos of recipients can be found at https://www.gogulfwinds.com/news/gulf-winds-cares-foundation-provides-scholarship-funding-2024/

Civic Local Foundation awards 125K in college scholarships

Civic Local Foundation, made possible by funding from Civic and Local Government Federal Credit Unions (LGFCU), is proud to announce that 25 students from various locations across N.C. have been granted the Civic Local Foundation Scholarship, each valued at $5,000. Since its inception, the award program has disbursed nearly $3 million in scholarship funds, bolstering

Eltropy EMERGE 2024 User Conference Brings the Hottest Topics for Credit Unions into Focus, Launches Customer Community

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), hosted its annual EMERGE 2024 user conference last week in Santa Clara, California. The sold-out event brought together 250+ credit union leaders, industry innovators, and Eltropy experts to learn about the latest technologies shaping the future of community banks and credit unions. Eltropy also

First Harvest Supports Camden Youths Through The Martha F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Deptford, NJ – May 17, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union has been proudly supporting the Martha F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship since its inception. This year’s recipient is Bryanna Mahan, from Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts who exemplifies her community service, school spirit, and positive character traits through her academic achievements and long-standing community

OCCU adds new VP

OCCU is excited to announce that Cheleana Stafflund has been promoted to vice president of retail operations.

QuantyPhi’s White Paper | Strategic Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation

In the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation, precision and foresight are paramount for financial institutions. QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO, recently released a groundbreaking white paper, Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation with an ALM Focus.

Corporate Central Conducts Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

On Thursday, May 9, Corporate Central hosted its 43rd Annual Meeting at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The credit union was delighted to participate in The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Annual Convention & Exposition, which coincided with the annual meeting. Delegates from member credit unions gathered in person for the meeting, while

Peach State FCU President/CEO Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

Lawrenceville, GA (May 14, 2024) – Peach State FCU is excited to celebrate President/CEO Marshall Boutwell’s 30th anniversary with the credit union. In honor of his years of service, Peach State’s Board of Directors and Executive team created two $5,000 scholarships for veterans seeking to expand their education to enhance their long-term career opportunities. The

Centra Credit Union announces Loretta M. Burd Scholarship recipients

Each year, the Centra Foundation awards one $2500 scholarship per Centra service center to graduating high school seniors, in addition to a number of adult scholarships. This year, the Foundation awarded 28 high school scholarships, six adult scholarships and two Team Member scholarships. This means a total of $90,000 was awarded to students in Centra’s

Envisant Empowers a Competitive Advantage with Harness Partnership

Envisant, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for the financial industry, today announced a partnership with Harness, an impact-focused financial technology company dedicated to translating credit unions’ people-first approach into a competitive advantage.

Baby Supplies Donated By TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees

TopLine Financial Credit Union held their third annual diaper and wipe drive during the month of April benefitting three local non-profits. TopLine members and employees generously donated diapers, wipes, and other baby care items to help bring comfort to families in need in our local communities.

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R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions

eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to ...
Making A Difference

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s May 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

EECU Helps First-Generation College Students Build Credit Confidence

FRESNO, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – First-generation college students in Fresno City College’s PUENTE program took a step toward financial ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report

Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members

Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union ...
Technology

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration

DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using ...
Other

ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in ...

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
Personnel Promotions

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Marketing

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Marketing

Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education

FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
Charity Events

LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Making A Difference

Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research

Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Strategic Partnerships

Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Technology

Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider

Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program

Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Other

Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
Other

The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Other

Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®

Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...
Other

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions

eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to ...
Making A Difference

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s May 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

EECU Helps First-Generation College Students Build Credit Confidence

FRESNO, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – First-generation college students in Fresno City College’s PUENTE program took a step toward financial ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report

Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members

Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union ...
Technology

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration

DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using ...
Other

ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in ...

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
Personnel Promotions

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Marketing

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Marketing

Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education

FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
Charity Events

LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Making A Difference

Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research

Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Strategic Partnerships

Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Technology

Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider

Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program

Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Other

Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
Other

The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Other

Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®

Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union, effective May 1, ...

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council. ...

eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions

eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to further streamline workflows and expand ...

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to student lending, today announced the ...

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership role, Gallagher will assume responsibility ...

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner, recognizing outstanding contributions ...
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