Whether it's new loan products or the chance to make a first impression with potential members, the start of the academic year offers a host of growth opportunities.

From back-to-school initiatives to scholarships, hospital donations and more, here's a look at 10 credit unions across the country who are making a difference.

A look back at some of the coverage from Credit Union Journal's special report for August.

Alan Kaufman was one of six individuals in August to be barred from having any dealings with the affairs of a federally insured financial institution.

The proposal's aim is to ensure borrowers are treated fairly and would require companies, including CUSOs, to submit licensing applications.

An appeals court said that Marietta, Ga.-based institution's overdraft agreements were "ambiguous" and now the case might be settled at a trial.

The $35 million-asset credit union was one of just five entities bidding to serve the Mountain State’s medical cannabis program.

Two credit unions have hired new employees to oversee branches while senior investment representatives from a CUSO were recently honored.

With long-term interest rates at historic lows, mortgage refinancing is coming on strong. But that additional revenue may not be enough to offset net interest margin pressures and lost servicing income.

Cobalt Credit Union will absorb Community Hope FCU after being approached by the National Credit Union Administration.

Institutions in the Badger State reported that lending was up by almost 6% and delinquencies remained at historic lows.

CUs can't always offer the same salaries as fintech startups and major corporations, but a host of strategies can help them recruit those candidates and keep them for the long haul.

Two Michigan credit unions were sued by an individual who claimed their websites didn't comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Through the initiative, more than two dozen savings and credit groups have been established to serve more than 400 Venezuelans and Colombians.

Credit unions across the country have announced a number of personnel changes including a new chief lending officer, director of marketing and more.

United Churches Credit Union, which has just one branch, can now serve anyone who worships in two counties.

With lawmakers unlikely to act in the near future to ease financial institutions' regulatory burden, new technologies could be the solution to credit unions’ AML woes.

The Madison, Wis.-based think tank will launch its Centers for Excellence starting next year.

Helping out after a fire, providing financial education, broadening access to financial services and other ways credit unions are giving back.

The young professionals' development group is searching for a new manager following Lauren Culp's departure on Friday. She will remain in the industry.