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University Preparatory Academy Elementary – Mark Murray Campus in Detroit offers a safe, state-of-the-art facility with smaller classes. We provide hands-on, culturally responsive education through Expeditionary and Project-Based Learning, prioritizing scholars' social-emotional well-being.

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435 Amsterdam St Detroit, MI 48202 | (313) 309-0552 • (313) 309-0483

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What’s New at UPA Middle: A Full Circle Leadership Moment

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.

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The Leaders Behind the Mission: Celebrating Our Principals
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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.

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October 2025 - So Much to Celebrate at U Prep! 🍂
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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.

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What’s New at UPA Middle: A Full Circle Leadership Moment
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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.

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