University Credit Union Announces Open House Celebration at "ACU Credit Union Powered by UCU" Banking Hub

Community Event to Honor Legacy, Celebrate New Services, and Strengthen Campus Connections

ABILENE, Texas, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to a week-long Open House Celebration from April 22–25, 2025 at the newly rebranded "ACU Credit Union Powered by UCU" banking hub. The event will honor the legacy of Abilene Christian University Credit Union and officially welcome the Abilene Christian University (ACU) community into the UCU family with food, music, giveaways, and more.

This celebration marks the next chapter following the successful merger of University Credit Union and Abilene Christian University Credit Union, which was officially completed on February 1, 2025. With core system integration finalized in early March, UCU now offers enhanced services, expanded digital tools, and a robust nationwide banking network—all while maintaining the personalized service and community commitment members have always known.

"We're excited to celebrate this partnership with the people who make the ACU community so special," said Estela Nagahashi, Interim CEO of University Credit Union. "This Open House is a chance to honor the rich history of ACU Credit Union while introducing all the new possibilities and resources now available to the ACU community through UCU's expertise."

Open House Highlights Include:

• Kickoff Celebration (Tuesday, April 22 | 11 AM – 3 PM)
• Food trucks, cornhole, games, music, and giveaways
• Unveiling of a commemorative safe deposit box honoring ACU CU's legacy
• Remarks from ACU leadership and UCU executives
• Appearances by ACU's Willie the Wildcat for photo ops
• Raffle entry and networking opportunities

Daily Giveaways:

• Wednesday (April 23): Free Summermoon Coffee (10 AM – 12 PM)
• Thursday (April 24): Tacolote Tacos Giveaway (11 AM – 1 PM)
• Friday (April 25): Raffle prize winners announced

This event coincides with Sustainability Week and Purple Friday at ACU, adding even more Wildcat spirit to the festivities.

UCU is also offering a special $300 new member promotion exclusively for eligible ACU community members and all Texas residents who open an account and meet the offer criteria. This limited-time offer is designed to welcome new members and introduce them to the full benefits of UCU's innovative financial services.

For more information about the merger or the event, visit ucu.org/acucreditunionmerger or contact Derek Knowlton, Chief Marketing Officer at University Credit Union.

About Abilene Christian University: Abilene Christian University serves a diverse student population of about 6,700 with world-class teaching in a Christ-centered community. Founded in 1906, this national research university offers online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs. Students choose from 87 baccalaureate majors that include more than 171 areas of study, as well as 71 areas of study in master's degree and specialist programs and four doctoral programs. ACU's mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Learn more at acu.edu.

About University Credit Union: University Credit Union, a federally insured financial cooperative, was founded in 1951 on UCLA's campus by faculty and staff. Serving more than 50,000 members, UCU has become a leading credit union in the United States. UCU is guided by a board of directors comprised only of faculty, staff, and alumni of the university community. UCU's core purpose is to give members a financial advantage in life. With its commitment to advocate, educate, and innovate, UCU is an industry-leading financial partner serving university communities in various locations across the US.

SOURCE University Credit Union