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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.

Global Women’s Leadership Network introduces scholarships

Lena Giakoumopoulos from the World Council of Credit Unions says the work of the Global Women’s Leadership Network is all about empowering people personally and professionally in their credit union communities.


Nominations for the 2023 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are now open

The National Credit Union Foundation’s Herb Wegner Memorial Awards have celebrated the innovators of the credit union movement for over 30 years. Awards will be presented at the Foundation’s annual fundraising gala.


Aggieland CU donates $10,000 to Voices for Children–CASA of Brazos Valley

The annual “Go to Bat for CASA” campaign closed May 14 at Blue Bell Park. Aggieland Credit Union, the official credit union of Texas A&M, proudly sponsored the occasion and presented a check for $10,000 to the CASA of Brazos Valley organization, Voices for Children, during the Texas A&M versus Mississippi State baseball game.


Houston Chapter of Credit Unions battles hunger with annual food drive

Fewer Houstonians will go hungry thanks to the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions 2022 food drive, which resulted in a donation of more than 1,400 pounds of food for the Houston Food Bank.


Foundation awards $70,066 in SCMS scholarships

The Cornerstone Foundation recently awarded 47 Southwest CUNA Management School scholarships totaling $70,066.


Women’s leadership alliance debuts mentorship program

The Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance, created in December 2020 through the collaborative efforts of 13 female chief executives and CUNA Mutual Group, is launching a CUWLA coaching program to ensure its members can grow their organizations and avoid the need for consolidation.


Save the dates: ‘Hike’ for credit unions

Cornerstone League is gearing up for its annual Hike to advocate for credit unions, and this year, you’ll have your choice of two Hikes. Attend one or both to amplify the voices of credit unions among legislators and policymakers.


Creditunionsvote.com promotes voting and pro-credit union candidates

The CUNA-League system works to ensure our elected officials understand and embrace the credit union difference so that we can continue to empower the financial well-being of our members.


NCUA sends letter to FCUs on use of distributed ledger technologies

Yesterday, the National Credit Union Administration disseminated a letter clarifying certain expectations for credit unions contemplating the use of new or emerging distributed ledger technologies (DLT).


First mortgage portfolio niche lending: Current trends and opportunities

As mortgage rates climb, are you making the most of your portfolio lending capabilities?


Four Arlington ISD and Mansfield ISD students awarded $10,000 each in scholarships from Texas Trust Gives Foundation

Texas Trust Gives Foundation has awarded a total of $40,000 in scholarships to four top graduates of Arlington and Mansfield Independent School Districts.


TTCU FCU partners with Co-op Solutions for full-service credit processing

TTCU Federal Credit Union has expanded its partnership with Co-op Solutions, entering into a new agreement for full-service credit processing and related products and services within the Co-op payments ecosystem.


Cornerstone hosts delegation of African CU professionals

Last week, Cornerstone League hosted a group of 18 credit union professionals from Kenya, Africa, as they connected with their American counterparts in the Dallas area.


House Financial Services Committee Advances FOM modernization bill

The House Financial Services Committee advanced the Cornerstone/CUNA-supported Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act (H.R 7003) on a party-line 27–22 vote.


YP Conference educates and inspires tomorrow’s CU leaders

Cornerstone League welcomed about 100 young professionals at last week’s 2022 Young Professionals Conference in Frisco, Texas. The program is designed to educate and inspire tomorrow’s credit union leaders.


In Memoriam: Burton Eubanks

Former president of University Federal Credit Union, Burton Eubanks, passed away on Tuesday.


Webinar: Driving Action and Disclosure on ESG Risks and Opportunities

Credit unions are not immune from the dynamic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities that all organizations are grappling with.


A+FCU awards $120k in scholarships to Central Texas high school and college students

The A+ Federal Credit Union Board of Directors awarded $120,000 in scholarships to 60 Central Texas high school and college students for the 2022–2023 school year.


Fred Trusty named SVP of marketing at Texas Trust

Arlington-based Texas Trust Credit Union has added Fred Trusty to its senior leadership team as senior vice president of marketing to lead Texas Trust in creating a digital-first member journey.


Resource One CU donates to Texas children in need

During the month of April, members and staff of Resource One Credit Union worked together to collect donations to benefit children in Texas.

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