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U Prep Schools secures $60,000 in GVSU Impact 30 funding to power hands-on learning, creative placemaking, and scholar-led innovation across UPA and UPAD High Schools

Four U Prep scholars were selected to serve as 2025–2027 Skillman Youth Council members, representing their schools and Detroit as youth leaders committed to community impact.

U Prep Schools was featured in Metro Parent, highlighting 25 years of educational impact, community partnership and scholar success in Detroit.

U Prep Schools celebrates National Principals Month by honoring the ten dedicated leaders across its three districts. From elementary to high school, these principals build safe, vibrant, and inspiring school communities where Detroit scholars thrive. Their leadership helps shape confident, future-ready students that reach far beyond the classroom.

The October 2025 edition of U Prep News spotlights a month of achievement across all three University Prep districts—from Count Day celebrations and college fairs to the Danielle Jackson Building Dedication and Senior Night at Sidney D. Miller Field—showcasing how U Prep continues to empower Detroit scholars to lead, learn, and thrive.

From navigating schedules and enjoying lunch with friends, to connecting in crew and diving into academics, this video shows what makes the U Prep Middle experience so special

University Prep Academy Middle School proudly welcomes a new leadership team: Principal Kyra White, formerly leading at UPA’s Ellen Thompson Elementary Campus, and Assistant Principal Michael Foster, who served last year as Assistant Principal at UPA Mark Murray and is also a proud U Prep graduate. Together, their leadership reflects a powerful full-circle moment as U Prep Schools celebrates 25 years of empowering Detroit scholars.

University Prep Schools dedicated the Yellow Building at University Prep Academy High School to honor former CEO Danielle L. Jackson for her 18 years of leadership and service.

UPA High School earned national recognition as a PBLWorks Championships winner for excellence in project-based learning.

Celebrate the start of a new school year with our September 2025 edition of U Prep News — featuring back-to-school highlights, scholar achievements, and community updates

UPAD scholars took part in the Wrap Battle, turning their creativity into custom vehicle designs at the Henry Ford Museum.
Big thanks to Foxxtecca, Taste of Tech, and AAAA for helping our scholars dream beyond the classroom.

UPA & UPAD scholars attended the GVSU Girls of Color Summit, gaining powerful tools to grow as leaders and dreamers.

Throughout February, U Prep Schools celebrated Black History Month with engaging, student-led events across all campuses—honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future. From tech conferences and talent showcases to wax museums and cultural fests, each school highlighted the impact of Black excellence while empowering scholars to see themselves as part of that ongoing legacy.