July 1st, 2025016Athens, GA – One of the primary purposes of Southeast Management School is to prepare each student for a successful career of leadership in the credit union movement. To help accomplish this purpose and as a prerequisite for graduation from the three-year program, students take part in a range of individual and group projects that deepen their understanding of their credit union, the communities they serve, and the industry as a whole.
Outstanding achievements in these areas are recognized through a few annual awards, including Year 2 Project Best and Excellence Awards, Year 3 Project Best and Excellence Awards, CU Financial Simulation...
July 1st, 2025028(Athens, GA) – The Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) is pleased to announce that 41 distinguished credit union executives graduated on June 20 from Southeast Management School after successful completion of the three-year program on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
This year’s program also marked a milestone: the first graduating class to earn the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation, powered by America’s Credit Unions. Following formal approval in June 2024, SRCUS integrated CCUE testing requirements into the curriculum—beginning with first-year students, while offering a...
July 1st, 2025010(Athens, GA) – Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) is pleased to announce that Kristen Shambro of Centric Federal Credit Union (based in West Monroe, LA) has been awarded the 2025 Hugh Watson Award. Selected by vote of her classmates, Shambro accepted the award on June 20 during this year’s session of the Southeast Management School in Athens, GA. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions she has made to the class over the course of the three-year program and her outstanding leadership skills.
Shambro currently serves as assistant vice president of operations at Centric Federal Credit Union. Since joining the...
July 1st, 202508(Athens, GA) – Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) announces Chris Jones as the recipient of the 2025 Tom McWilliams Service to SRCUS Award. The award, named in honor of the late Tom McWilliams, recognizes a student that exemplifies empathetic leadership, inclusiveness of others and appreciation for their perspectives, excellent communication and listening skills, and a commitment to service and willingness to participate. A recipient is determined following recommendations submitted by current SRCUS students and staff.
Jones, operations manager for BayPort Credit Union in Newport News, Va., accepted the award on June 20...
July 1st, 202506COLUMBUS, OH – Accolade Advisory, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate One Federal Credit Union, today announced its acquisition of the Mosaic Loan Intelligence Platform from P360 Inc.. The forward-looking expected loss model was developed by P360 Inc., to provide transparency and insight for risk management, due diligence, and loan intelligence. This strategic acquisition will further advance Accolade Advisory's capabilities, providing credit unions with more dynamic insights into their loan portfolios.
P360 Inc. pioneered the robust platform to translate disparate loan data into simple and actionable reports, empowering lenders and...
July 1st, 2025018Record scholarship awards unlock the potential of student members to build bright futures
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Directors’ Memorial Scholarship. This year, 12 student members have each been awarded $4,000—$1,000 more than last year—for a total of $48,000 in financial aid for 2025, marking the largest amount awarded in program history. Since its inception in 1989, the credit union’s Directors’ Memorial Scholarship program has awarded more than $628,000 to high school seniors, college students, and graduate student members seeking financial support to pursue higher...
July 1st, 2025021
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Redstone Federal Credit Union has awarded $230,000 in grants to three high-impact nonprofit organizations as part of its inaugural Community Impact Grant program. The initiative supports organizations driving measurable changes and addressing critical needs in the communities Redstone serves.
The selected non-profits are:
Creative Cities Fund – Raise Your Hand Initiative
Aum Foundation, USA, Inc. – Aum Campus Housing Initiative
Hustle Recovery, Inc. – Expanding Recovery and Workforce Development Initiatives in Middle Tennessee
The three organizations serve communities across Alabama and...
June 27th, 2025030BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst proudly reaffirms its commitment to childhood literacy in Central Alabama by continuing its official partnership with Better Basics for the second consecutive year. Through collective community action and employee engagement, AmFirst collected over 700 children’s books across its 21 branch locations and supported hands-on reading initiatives in local schools.
Throughout March 2025, AmFirst members, employees and communities came together to donate new books, which will go directly to students most in need. These donations will support Better Basics’ vital mission to eradicate illiteracy among children in...
June 25th, 2025025VyStar’s Innovative Approach to Financial Wellness in the Credit Era
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Building on the overwhelming success of its VyStar Savings Challenge, which empowered tens of thousands of people to improve their financial health, VyStar Credit Union is launching Smart Spending Giveaway. This education-based campaign is designed to help individuals use credit cards responsibly and confidently, especially as more people rely on credit for everyday purchases and seek ways to maximize benefits while avoiding unnecessary debt.
As more individuals use credit cards for everyday purchases, understanding how to use them wisely is...
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