Awards of Distinction

Caitlin Langley, a senior sustainable development-environmental studies major from Prospect Hill, has served in the United States Army Reserve throughout her college career, having deployed twice since beginning her studies at App State. A first-generation college student, Langley will graduate in May.

As a student assistant in App State's Major General Edward M. Reeder Jr. Student Veteran Resource Center, Langley advocates for other students and strives to make everyone feel welcome in the space. She also serves as the first woman president of the Student Veterans Association and has organized numerous community-building events to recruit a wider number of veterans, including women, to get involved in the center's activities.

"Caitlin's willingness to work behind the scenes for the benefit of the veteran student body is unparalleled," said one of her nominators. "Her leadership has been steadfast throughout her time at App State."

Langley also participates in and leads a wide variety of outreach, such as visiting App State's lab schools and collaborating with Boone's Hunger and Health Coalition to ensure Watauga County residents have firewood to heat their homes throughout the winter.