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Every credit union has stories that show the power of people helping people. Tell us about a time your credit union made a meaningful and lasting difference for a member or your community. Email media@cornerstoneleague.coop.

Paige Rhoades Named Small CU Achiever for Impact and Leadership

Paige Rhoades’ impact is easy to spot in her credit union, her chapter, and her community, which is exactly what makes this recognition feel well earned.


Azura Credit Union, City of Topeka Launch Financial Literacy Initiative

Sometimes the best financial education starts with a lawn chair and a conversation. Azura Credit Union’s new partnership with the City of Topeka aims to make money guidance feel approachable.


Tools to Help Celebrate National Homeownership Month

As National Homeownership Month begins, credit unions have both new member-facing tools and a renewed policy push aimed at making homeownership more accessible.


TruService Expands Family Financial Education Through Cornerstone Foundation Grant

A Cornerstone Foundation community development grant is helping TruService Community Federal Credit Union bring practical, family-centered financial education tools to more households across Arkansas.


Catalyst Waives April Service Fees to Share 2025 Success with Members

The multi-million dollar fee waiver reflects cooperative strength and commitment to credit union success.


CUs Break Ground and Empower Students

Cornerstone recognizes member credit unions for their growth and endeavors in the community.


ARCUA Helps ‘Serve Up Solutions’ in Little Rock

An evening focused on hunger relief offered a clear reminder that supporting families often means addressing more than one kind of hardship.


2026 Professional of the Year Andria McCollough Turns Purpose into Performance

Andria McCollough’s influence at Truity Credit Union is easy to see in its culture, people, and performance, which is exactly why this year’s recognition feels so fitting.


Debbie Baumann’s Legacy of Steady Leadership Earns Hall of Fame Recognition

Debbie Baumann never sought the spotlight, yet her influence helped shape Mazuma and the credit union movement for more than 40 years.


Cornerstone Submits Comment Letters to the Texas Credit Union Department

Cornerstone League submitted comment letters to the Texas Credit Union Department in response to the proposed merger rule changes.


Cornerstone Foundation Celebrates Community Impact at BASH and CU Swing

From celebrating the Foundation’s history at BASH to awarding grants and bringing golfers together for CU Swing, this year’s events reflected the generosity and connection that continue to drive the movement.


More Than “Meeting Needs:” Redefining Trust In a Digital Lending World

Members want more than fast approvals; they want peace of mind. Credit unions can deliver both through integrated payment protection solutions.


Serving Students, Families, and Communities

Cornerstone recognizes member credit unions for their growth and endeavors in the community.


UFCU Announces Leadership Updates

Cornerstone recognizes the professional advancements and milestones of member credit union leaders and staff.


NCUA Proposes Stablecoin Standards for Credit Union Subsidiaries Under GENIUS Act

The NCUA has proposed new standards governing how credit unions could participate in the payment stablecoin market through licensed subsidiaries under the GENIUS Act.


Interchange Battles Intensify as State and Federal Challenges Expand

New court challenges, federal regulatory action, and the Illinois interchange law continue to fuel uncertainty over the future of electronic payment processing and interchange policy nationwide.


New White House EO Could Significantly Impact CU Compliance and Operations

Explore how a recent executive order could bring significant compliance and operational implications for credit unions.


Pinnacle Awards 2026: Mapping the Best in Credit Union Marketing

Explore the winners from this year's Cornerstone’s Marketing & Business Development Council’s Pinnacle Awards .


Highlights From VeleraLIVE 2026

From leadership transition news to AI, fraud, and payments innovation, VeleraLIVE 2026 offered a broad look at the issues shaping credit unions’ next chapter.


Cornerstone League Publishes 2025 Impact Report

Cornerstone League’s 2025 Impact Report highlights the advocacy, collaboration, and member support efforts that shaped the year across the five-state region.

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