Here's how to import Microsoft Excel XLS and XLSX files directly into Microsoft Project 2013 http://ed.gr/mh5u
Importing an XLS or XLSX Project Data File into Microsoft Project
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Hi Emily,
why did you create a custom filed "Task_Name" to import the Excel "Name" column? there is a native "Name" field in MS Project!