Five students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business earned top spots during the college's Excel competition on February 25.
The students are:
- Connor Perdue (Finance & Banking)
- Enzo Ramos (Economics, Finance & Banking, Accounting minor)
- Rachel Hamlin (Computer Information Systems, International Business)
- Nicolas Lievano (Accounting, Finance & Banking)
- Avery Clark (Digital Marketing)
Participants had 30 minutes to solve a series of increasingly difficult spreadsheet tasks. The primary goals of the competition were to encourage the development of Excel and problem-solving skills.
The Walker College Dean’s Office funded awards of $300, $200, and $100 to the top three performers.
The competition is “a challenging and fun experience” that “pushes you to excel beyond the classroom,” said Perdue.
Hamlin said the event helps “build skills useful for a career in business.”
Upcoming opportunities to compete
The next Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) online competition is on March 27-30. To enter, sign up at mecc.college. Participants will work toward the MECC Championships in Las Vegas.
Plans are also underway to hold another Walker College Excel Competition on April 15. For more information, contact Dr. Chris McNeil, mcneilcr@appstate.edu.
From left are Connor Perdue, Enzo Ramos, Rachel Hamlin, Nicholas Lievano, and Avery Clark
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