University Academy Foundation

CIP for the Spring 2026 semester is now open! Read here about how to apply and then visit https://bit.ly/uafspring26cip

Our first Monday Mixer in our new office! Join us on June 15th at 5:30. Wings n Things food truck will be here serving up wings, tenders, and fries.
RSVP -> https://forms.gle/PhcCHsULSdiYAsQM9

Summer Bridge is coming up! As you prepare for college in the fall, stop by and meet with Ms. Tilmon and Ms. Gibson to discuss what you need to do this summer. Sign up for a time at bit.ly/uafsummerbridge26

What a beautiful night to celebrate the 2026 graduates! 🎓🎉⁠
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We're excited to see all the great things in store for these graduates. Class of 2026, remember we're here for you!⁠
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If you have financial aid questions, call us. If you feel homesick while away at college, call us. And when you're looking for summer internships next year, call us 📲⁠
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Last week's commencement ceremony featured speeches from valedictorian Sparrow Leigh-Baker and keynote speaker Stacy Graff.

Reminder ⏰️
The Alumni Council Informational Session is tomorrow, Wednesday the 20th, at 5:30! Join us at the UAF Office (6814 Troost Ave).
This informational session is a chance to learn more about who we are as a Council, the purpose behind the work we’re doing, and the direction we’re heading. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/kZPKbwj41T9uLsZB9

🌟 Monthly Giving Week | May 11–15 🌟

5 Days. $5+. Lasting Impact.
https://uafoundationkc.org/get-involved/donate/uaf-monthly-giving/

Every month, donors help University Academy students access opportunities that change lives — from mentorship and college readiness to study abroad experiences, internships, and college persistence support.

Jamaiyah (UA Class of 2022) is one example of that impact. Thanks to opportunities made possible through UA Foundation support, she graduated from Harris-Stowe University in just 3.5 years and is now preparing for law school applications.

When you give monthly, you’re not making a one-time gift — you’re walking alongside a student as they grow. 💙

✨ Special Thank-You Incentive ✨
New monthly donors giving $10/month or more during Monthly Giving Week will receive a UA Foundation canvas tote bag as a thank-you for helping us carry this work forward.

Join us in investing in the future of UA students and alumni.

As we reflect on the 2026 Gala, we had to share one last special thank you to Gorny Dandurand Injury Lawyers for their generous $25,000 corporate sponsorship of this year's event! Visit gornydandurand.com for more information.

🌸 Spring Campus Visits 🌼
This spring, UA Juniors visited KU, UA Sophomores visited William Jewell, and UA Freshman visited UMKC! They heard some great presentations from admissions and learned a lot from the student tour guides.