Students at the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa swept the top three scores for Excel certification in the 2023 Fall Qualifier Microsoft Office Specialist Iowa State Championship, the university has announced. UNI students captured five out of the top six positions among the 500 students who took the exam in Iowa. This accomplishment positions them in the top 1%, according to a news release. Lauren Osborn, a sophomore business management major from Johnston, claimed the top Excel score in Iowa and will represent the state at the 2024 U.S. National Championship held in Orlando, Fla., in June. “Wilson College’s focus on Excel proficiency in our Professional Readiness Program and integrated into our more traditional curriculum is a direct response to what we hear from employers. Their employees need this skill,” said Leslie Wilson, dean of the Wilson College of Business, in a prepared statement. “We want to ensure our graduates are ready for business, exceeding the expectations of their future employers.”