MADISON, Wis. (April 28, 2016) The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and UW Credit Union are partnering to offer University of Wisconsin credit and debit cards this summer. Alumni and fans can stay connected with UW-Madison and show their Badger pride with a design featuring athletics, the marching band, Bucky Badger or other favorite campus images.
"This partnership strengthens our connection with members, alumni and Badger enthusiasts," said Lisa Girdharry, chief marketing officer. "We're pleased to offer alumni and everyone we serve consumer-friendly cards that support UW-Madison."
UW Credit Union was highly ranked in Consumer Reports' rating of banks and credit unions. The comparison of financial institutions reflected the banking experiences of 49,000 Consumer Reports subscribers. UW Credit Union was ranked first in consumer satisfaction among all Wisconsin institutions evaluated and was listed as one of the best in the nation.
WAA serves an alumni population some 400,000 strong through an array of award-winning programs, services, and publications. WAA has been part of a UW-Madison alumni and supporter affinity card program since 1991. In addition to staying connected to the university, enrollees will help support initiatives that benefit alumni, such as learning programs and WAA's alumni career resources.
"We're proud to partner with UW Credit Union on this exciting program," said Paula Bonner, president of WAA. "This provides the opportunity for alumni to not only show off their Badger pride wherever they are in the world, but also help support our alumni communities."
WAA and UW Credit Union are also pleased to announce that UW-Madison alumni will have the opportunity to vote on the design of one of the new debit cards. Starting on May 9, UW Credit Union will host a Facebook contest to choose the best Bucky Badger card. To vote, please visit facebook.com/uwcreditunion and choose your favorite of three designs featuring Bucky Badger.
To learn more and view a sampling of card designs, please visit uwcu.org or uwalumni.com.
About UW Credit Union
UW Credit Union is a growing, federally insured financial institution and a leading provider of a full range of financial services to University of Wisconsin communities. UW Credit Union's 501 employees serve the financial needs of more than 212,000 members through world-class technology systems, and through a convenient network of 23 branch locations and over 100 ATMs. With assets totaling $2.1 billion, UW Credit Union is ranked nationally among the leading credit unions. Founded more than 80 years ago by members of the University of Wisconsin community, UW Credit Union continues to operate as a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with locations in the Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Whitewater areas. Visit UW Credit Union at uwcu.org to learn more.
About the Wisconsin Alumni Association
Founded in 1861 to promote the welfare of the University of Wisconsin and serve the interests of its graduates, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) connects, enriches, and serves a growing number of alumni to help facilitate their support of each other and the university. WAA is a division of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing UW-Madison. For more information, please visit uwalumni.com.
