The Excellence Project
Upperman’s Excellence Project is designed to emphasize the academic retention, persistence, and success of first year undergraduate students at UNCW.
Through intentional, holistic support the program seeks to promote academic success, retain students, and see them through graduation. This program helps students adjust to academic expectations of college courses, engage in academic planning, and gain access to various college resources.
Excellence Project Mentors help students navigate the university while creating social experiences and opportunities for scholarship and achievement. Contact us to learn more about the program!
Benefits of Joining the Excellence Project
- Academic success workshops
- A built in network of supporters and resources
- Opportunities to build community and find belonging
Meet the Staff
Excellence Project Coordinator
Ashlee Fleming
Ashlee Fleming is the Program Coordinator for Mentorship and Pre-Professional programming. In this role, Fleming coordinates the Excellence Project mentoring program as well as the Black Table Talk mental health series, Senior Sankofa ceremony and programs related to student organization development, academics, and leadership.
Peer Mentors
2025-2026 Peer Mentors will be announced soon!
Mentees
If you are interested in being an Excellence Project Mentee, click here to complete the application. Applications for 2025-2026 mentees will close September 2, 2025 or until group capacity is met.
If you have further questions regarding Excellence Project you can contact Ashlee
Fleming at flemingar@uncw.edu.