University Academy is a public charter school serving students Pre-K through 12th grade who reside in the Kansas City Missouri School District.
University Academy was founded by Tom Bloch, Lynne Brown, and Barnett and Shirley Helzberg. The founders believe deeply that students living in the Kansas City Missouri School District deserve the opportunity to have an excellent college preparatory education. The founders’ initial vision was to establish a school that emphasizes college preparation, career development, community service and leade
06/03/2026
Jurni Wilson will be attending Mizzou in the fall. She plans to major in marketing. Jurni was involved in National Honor Society and wrestling during high school. She was a manager for the football team. Jurni also did a summer campus experience in Massachusetts. We are proud of you, Jurni, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/03/2026
Julian Wilson will be attending the University of Central Missouri in the fall. He plans to major in business administration. Julian was involved in football, wrestling, track and band during high school. He also did a summer campus experience in Massachusetts. We are proud of you, Julian, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/03/2026
Javon Williams will be attending Lincoln University - Missouri in the fall. He plans to major in civil engineering. Javon was involved in Youth Lead KC during high school. We are proud of you, Javon, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/02/2026
Brooke Williams will be attending Howard University in the fall. She plans to major in international business. Brooke was involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, cheerleading, Gryphon News and yearbook during high school. She also studied abroad in Italy. We are proud of you, Brooke, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/02/2026
Eric West will be attending Lincoln University - Missouri in the fall. He plans to major in nursing. Eric was involved in football, basketball, track, debate and American Public Square during high school. We are proud of you, Eric, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/02/2026
Taj Walls will be attending Mizzou in the fall. He plans to major in elementary education. Taj was involved in Student Council, Gryphon News and orchestra during high school. He also studied abroad in Spain and did a summer campus experience in Massachusetts. We are proud of you, Taj, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/02/2026
Khy'Air Tounzell-Turner will be attending Metropolitan Community College in the fall. He plans to major in business management. Khy'Air was involved in basketball during high school. We are proud of you, Khy'Air, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/01/2026
Alyvia Taylor will be attending Jackson State University in the fall. She plans to major in elementary education. Alyvia was involved in soccer, American Public Square and basketball during high school. We are proud of you, Alyvia, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/01/2026
Leilani Tauheed will be attending North Carolina A&T State University in the fall. She plans to major in bio-engineering. Leilani was involved in DECA and academic decathlon during high school. She also studied abroad in South Korea and did an experimental college summer program in Massachusetts. We are proud of you, Leilani, and we congratulate you and your family.
06/01/2026
Amia'Lynn Stuckey will be attending Mizzou in the fall. She plans to major in psychology. Amia'Lynn was involved in G-Step, debate, DECA, Youth Lead KC and journalism during high school. She also studied abroad in Ecuador and did a summer campus experience in Alaska. We are proud of you, Amia'Lynn, and we congratulate you and your family.
