BETHLEHEM, Pa. –Credit Union 1 said it has become the Official Banking Partner of the Patriot League and the Presenting Partner for 10 of the league’s women’s championships, including cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, golf, rowing, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field and volleyball.  

The $1.87-billion Credit Union 1 I based in Rantoul, Ill.The Patriot League is a collegiate athletic conference comprising private institutions and two U.S. service academies based in the Northeastern U.S. It has 10 core members. 
CU1 said it will also provide the League’s student-athletes with financial wellness tools and programming, premier banking products and accessible technology to help establish a strong financial foundation as part of the agreement. 
“Credit Union 1 is proud to champion women’s athletics, and we look forward to the opportunity to support the student-athletes of the Patriot League both on and off the field,” Todd Gunderson, president and CEO of Credit Union 1, said in a statement. “These athletes are leaders both in their sports and in their communities, and through our financial wellness tools, best-in-class banking products, and easy-to-access technology, Credit Union 1 will help them build a strong financial foundation for their futures, especially in the ever-evolving NIL landscape. Through this partnership, we also look forward to expanding our community to include all the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the universities of the Patriot League.”Presence on Digital Platforms
As part of the agreement, Credit Union 1 said it will have a presence at the 10 Patriot League women’s championships and as part of the league’s digital and social media platforms. Credit Union 1 will also be working alongside the Patriot League to facilitate financial literacy programming, with the goal of educating all student-athletes on how to best manage their finances.