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UMT Graduate Receives 2019 DEAC Outstanding Graduate Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1, 2019
Mrs. Bettye Lee
Long-Walden earned her Master of
Science in Management from the
University of Management and
Technology (UMT) in 2017. On 9 April,
2019, she was one of the recipients of
DEAC’s Outstanding Graduate Award
during the 93rd Distance Education
Accrediting Commission’s Annual
Conference. Each year, Outstanding
Graduates and Famous Alumni receive
recognition in the distance education
community at the annual conference.
Lee was working as a civilian
Information Technology Specialist in
the US Army when she began her
journey to earn an advanced degree.
She was impressed with DEAC’s sincere
dedication to ensure their accredited schools provide a high standard for education. Therefore,
she had the confidence and assurance that she is getting a degree from a high-quality accredited
university such as UMT that would help her with her dream. The flexibility offered by the degree programs at the University of Management and
Technology provided her with the opportunity to earn her
Master of Science in Management while allowing her to
balance work, family and school. "I am so glad they were
part of my journey." Lee said. "They supported me
personally and professionally." She is especially
appreciative of the faculty who took the time to give her
feedback and help her along the way. More importantly,
she was able to apply the knowledge she gained from her
studies directly to work to better support the war-fighters
in the field.
Due to her superior academic achievement, Lee was selected as the graduate representative to
deliver the 2018 Commencement Address and was inducted into the Delta Epsilon Tau
International Honor Society. In her address, Lee mentioned that the knowledge gained from her
studies at UMT benefited both her and her organization. She used her new skillset to lead major
information technology projects which resulted in increased efficiency, effectiveness, and cost
savings. As a result, Ms. Long-Walden was awarded the Department of Army Achievement Medal
for Civilian Service.
Lee enjoys sharing her experience with other Army Civilians to help with their professional
2018 UMT Graduates
2018 Graduates Celebration
development and growth. She also has
devoted countless hours to mentoring
others. Most importantly, she is
dedicated to giving back to her local
community through volunteer work
and community service. Lee loves to
show her daughter by example how
important a good education is. She is
especially thankful to her family,
parents, husband, and daughter for
their love, support and
encouragement.
Since graduation, Lee has become the
Deputy Program Manager for a major
software application. Lee noted that
obtaining the degree from UMT "is a
key requirement for being able to
execute my current job and move
forward for position of advancement."
The University of Management and
Technology is an accredited university located in Arlington VA. Since 1998, UMT
has built a strong global higher learning community through its online and
distance education. Geographical boundaries do not limit UMT and its students
who reside in 50 states, the District of Columbia, 4 US territories of the
United States, and 78 countries worldwide. As of January 2019, UMT has provided
various levels of education programs to 24,380 students. Of these, 13,320 have
earned their degrees from UMT.
All questions for information about UMT
degree programs may be addressed by email to admissions@umtweb.edu or by calling toll
free (800) 924-4883.
Bettye Lee Long-Walden with her husband at UMT
Graduation
Ceremony
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