A future Ä¢¹½´«Ã½-Vantage co-branded card will offer tailored perks for students and alumni, reinforcing long-term financial relationships beyond graduation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u201cVantage was built to serve our community, and that commitment hasn\u2019t changed,\u201d said <\/span>Eric Acree, President & CEO, Vantage Credit Union<\/b>. \u201cThis partnership reflects our belief that when students are equipped with strong financial skills and meaningful career pathways, entire communities benefit. We\u2019re proud to work alongside Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to support students today and help build a stronger future for our region.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nThe investment also represents the largest donation to date to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s $5.5 million fundraising campaign to elevate its men\u2019s hockey program to NCAA Division 1. The campaign is centered on major upgrades to the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Hockey Center in Chesterfield, at which Vantage will have a prominent presence as exclusive financial institution sponsor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThis partnership with Vantage Credit Union truly reflects our shared commitment to supporting student success,\u201d said <\/span>Brittany C. Fennell, Director of Athletics at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/b>. \u201cTheir investment not only strengthens our programs but also creates meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes, both on and off the ice. This generous donation and partnership will truly have a lasting impact on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s athletic community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nJohn Hogan<\/b>, <\/span>Head Coach & Director of Hockey at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/b>, added: \u201cTogether, we\u2019re building opportunities that extend off the ice and help prepare our students for long-term success.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe partnership follows Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s second annual\u202fSMART Money Week, a three-day event designed to empower students, faculty and staff with tools and knowledge to achieve financial wellness. The event is part of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s MaryWELL program, which is committed to fostering personal and professional growth through its\u202f8 Dimensions of Wellness\u202fframework.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe were excited to jump in as Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s exclusive financial partner,\u201d said <\/span>Mike Gatrell, Chief Growth & Revenue Officer at Vantage<\/b>. \u201cWith Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s focus on student success and our mission to strengthen communities by building financial wellness, it felt like a perfect match.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cStudents are navigating a lot. Money stress is real. We\u2019re proud to be there with the services and guidance to help them feel more confident, not more overwhelmed. And we\u2019re equally proud to partner with Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s new leadership team and support them on their growth journey,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRead more about student wellness at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ at: <\/span>https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/student-experience\/thrive-wellness\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nÄ¢¹½´«Ã½ Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/b><\/p>\n
Founded in 1872, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of well over 9,000 students. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master\u2019s and doctoral levels, as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is recognized as the third fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education, serving students from 50 states and 56 countries. More than 50,000 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni globally, many of whom work and live in the St. Louis region.<\/span><\/p>\nÄ¢¹½´«Ã½ Vantage Credit Union<\/b><\/p>\n
Vantage Credit Union is a leading, full-service financial institution with over $1 billion in assets and 68,000 member-owners. The credit union\u2019s 14 locations serve 19 counties in eastern Missouri, including St. Louis County, St. Louis City and St. Charles County, along with Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Vantage Credit Union believes financial services should make life easier, not more complicated. Since 1957, Vantage has put members first with solutions designed to save time, save money and reduce financial stress.<\/span><\/p>\n