Press Releases


Hughes Federal Credit Union Invites Community to Vote on Next Vail School District Foundation Debit Card Design

TUCSON, AZ (September 14, 2026) – Hughes Federal Credit Union and the Vail School District Foundation incite the community to help select the next Vail School District Foundation debit card design during a special community voting event on Saturday, September 26, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hughes Vail Branch, located at 9036 S Houghton Road ...  Read More


Hughes Federal Credit Union Invests $5 Million with Naming Rights in Fox Tucson Theatre's Expansion

TUCSON, AZ (August 4, 2026) – Hughes Federal Credit Union, a member-owned cooperative serving more than 190,000 members, announced a $5 million multi-year naming rights investment in the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation — one of the most significant corporate commitments ever made to a Tucson arts nonprofit ...  Read More


Hughes Federal Credit Union Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to 10 Local Students

TUCSON, AZ (May 20, 2026) – Now in its 21st year, the Roberta Reeves Scholarship program continues to support students in higher education. Hughes Federal Credit Union is proud to announce this year's 10 recipients, each awarded a $2,000 scholarship, for a total of $20,000 in support of education ...  Read More


Hughes Federal Credit Union Shines with Two Diamond Awards for Marketing Excellence

TUCSON, AZ (May 15, 2026) – Hughes Federal Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council's annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing ...  Read More


Hughes Federal Credit Union and University of Arizona Celebrate 20 Years of Empowering Youth Through the "Arizona Financial Faceoff"

TUCSON, AZ (April 3, 2026) – Two decades ago, a shared vision between a local credit union and University of Arizona students sparked a movement to bring financial literacy to the forefront of Southern Arizona education ...  Read More


Hughes Federal Credit Union Announced Ten $2000 Scholarships for Class of 2026 Graduating Seniors

TUCSON, AZ (February 16, 2026) – Hughes Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 21st annual Roberta Reeves Scholarship. The credit union will award $20,000 in scholarships to 10 students ...  Read More


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