Universal Audenried’s Dean & Football Coach featured in Front Page of Daily News & Inquirer last week. This year marks the first time that Universal Audenried Charter is fielding a varsity football team, and with Edwards at the helm, he’s using core values that he learned from Sirianni. We applaud Coach Roy-Al Edwards and Principal Josh…

Universal Audenried, the state of PA First Charter Career Technical High School, held a pep rally to welcome its scholars and staff back to school. The scholars in grades 9th – 12th were greeted with a hearty welcome and cheerful applause Universal Audenried’s cheerleaders, its illustrious Principal Josh Anderson, teachers, staff and parents.

Sherry Stone TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER August 28, 2025 Universal Charter Schools’ community of educators and families kicked off the new school year with a back-to-school event on Thursday at the intersection of 14th and Catherine in South Philadelphia. “I used to go to Universal Institute charter school when it first started in 1997,” said Janiah…

Universal Charter Schools held its 4th Annual Back to School Block Party. The teachers, students, staff, administrators, parents, and community partners participated in the festive occasion to celebrate the start of a new school year.  The scholars and their families were treated to an exciting event with backpack give-away, musical performances and entertainment, social activities, games, food, horseback riding and the…

Northeast Times August 17, 2025 Walmart hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to highlight the grand reopening of the store at 4600 Roosevelt Blvd. The store, which opened in 2003, underwent a series of upgrades. A number of employees were honored for their service, and the store offered slices of cake to commemorate the occasion. During the…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Due to declining enrollment, the board of Universal Vare Charter School in South Philadelphia has decided not to seek a five-year charter renewal, putting the future of the school in question. Kenny Gamble’s Universal Companies has operated the charter since 2011, but the upcoming school year will be Vare’s last, operators said.…

O.J. Spivey TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT Officials at the Universal Vare Promise Neighborhood Partnership Charter School in South Philadelphia stood firm on Thursday in their decision not to pursue a five-year charter renewal after the 2025-26 school year. They cited lower enrollment shifts and demographic trends across the city that included gentrification and lower birth rates. The…

South Philly Review; By: Mark Zimmaro ; April 12, 2025 Scientifically speaking, there’s a good chance that the next great scientist could have some strong ties to South Philly’s Grays Ferry neighborhood.  Universal Audenried Charter School on Tasker Street recently celebrated multiple awards at the George Washington Carver Science Fair last month. Award winners ranged…

The College of Education and Human Development proudly announces Penny Sparks Nixon, superintendent of schools and chief executive officer of Universal Schools, as this year’s distinguished honoree for the prestigious Constance Clayton Urban Education Leadership Award. Selected by a committee of faculty, alumni, students and community partners, this distinguished honor recognizes leaders who embody excellence,…