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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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![UPAD Scholars Shine at Night of the Arts!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748324004/uprepschoolscom/zizisbdl8bncmn0uvvec/Post_NOTA2025students_800x582px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748324004/uprepschoolscom/zizisbdl8bncmn0uvvec/Post_NOTA2025students_800x582px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748324004/uprepschoolscom/zizisbdl8bncmn0uvvec/Post_NOTA2025students_800x582px.jpg","width":800}])
Over 1,000 stunning pieces by UPAD scholars lit up the Night of the Arts! 🌟🎨
See the photos + full recap here
![A student and his family gather around the open hood of a wrapped car, inspecting the vehicle and taking pictures during the Wrap Battle showcase.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748326297/uprepschoolscom/llodxjtaqhllfcpky56g/Post_WrapBattle_800x582px12.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748326297/uprepschoolscom/llodxjtaqhllfcpky56g/Post_WrapBattle_800x582px12.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748326297/uprepschoolscom/llodxjtaqhllfcpky56g/Post_WrapBattle_800x582px12.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Empowering the Future: UPA & UPAD Scholars Attend Girls of Color Summit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748324949/uprepschoolscom/nyo7fxpkg5n5fzbbsuto/Post_GirlsofColor_800x582px1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748324949/uprepschoolscom/nyo7fxpkg5n5fzbbsuto/Post_GirlsofColor_800x582px1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748324949/uprepschoolscom/nyo7fxpkg5n5fzbbsuto/Post_GirlsofColor_800x582px1.jpg","width":800}])
UPA & UPAD scholars attended the GVSU Girls of Color Summit, gaining powerful tools to grow as leaders and dreamers.
![Lightbox sign reading “Black History Month” on a background of red, black, yellow, and green stripes, with the University Prep Schools logo and name in the bottom left corner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748321148/uprepschoolscom/anbe7et8hbka7qak0lxr/Post_BlackHM2025_800x582px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748321148/uprepschoolscom/anbe7et8hbka7qak0lxr/Post_BlackHM2025_800x582px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748321148/uprepschoolscom/anbe7et8hbka7qak0lxr/Post_BlackHM2025_800x582px.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![A college fair scene where a University of Michigan representative speaks with a U Prep scholar, offering guidance and resources at a booth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736912772/uprepschoolscom/dbuqaihwwrwdzawcxodj/Post_CollegeCareer_800x582px1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736912772/uprepschoolscom/dbuqaihwwrwdzawcxodj/Post_CollegeCareer_800x582px1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736912772/uprepschoolscom/dbuqaihwwrwdzawcxodj/Post_CollegeCareer_800x582px1.jpg","width":800}])
U Prep Schools empower scholars to thrive in college, STEAM careers, and creative industries. Through hands-on workshops, early career exploration, and personalized guidance, students gain the confidence and skills to succeed in life beyond the classroom.
![Alumnus Daniel Boatner stands confidently against a light-colored stone wall, wearing a crisp white button-up shirt and dark trousers, smiling warmly at the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736904407/uprepschoolscom/fyryedxmuhyfc6srs4m1/Post_ALUMDanielBoatner2_800x582px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736904407/uprepschoolscom/fyryedxmuhyfc6srs4m1/Post_ALUMDanielBoatner2_800x582px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736904407/uprepschoolscom/fyryedxmuhyfc6srs4m1/Post_ALUMDanielBoatner2_800x582px.jpg","width":800}])
Daniel Boatner, a 2014 U Prep Art & Design graduate, turned his passion for design into a thriving career with global brands like Adidas and Nike. Now an art teacher at U Prep, Daniel inspires the next generation to pursue their dreams and create new opportunities.
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Over 1,000 stunning pieces by UPAD scholars lit up the Night of the Arts! 🌟🎨
See the photos + full recap here
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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.
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UPA & UPAD scholars attended the GVSU Girls of Color Summit, gaining powerful tools to grow as leaders and dreamers.
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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.
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