William Oster, Estes Park Trail-Gazette Journalist Profile

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Students present gun policy solutions in innovative course

2 weeks ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

Most public policy classes at William & Mary focus on institutions, processes or methods behind creating specific policies. But Assistant Teaching Professor Alan Kennedy took a new approach with his Gun Policy and the Second Amendment seminar: producing research that can be useful to policymakers. Students in Kennedy’s fall 2024 class conducted weeks of research and data analysis on a variety of topics related to gun violence.
William & Mary’s Bryan Watts awarded highest ornithology honor

3 weeks ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

The Eisenmann Medal may not be a household name, but in the world of ornithology, there’s no greater honor. And for the first time, that honor is being brought home to William & Mary. Bryan Watts, research professor and director of the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB), was awarded the prestigious honor at the Linnaean Society of New York in New York City on March 11.
NCIS leader, alumnus chosen as W&M’s associate vice president of public safety

3 weeks ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

Cliff Everton ’96, executive assistant director of global and Atlantic operations at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, has been selected as William & Mary’s associate vice president for public safety. The new role elevates and connects various aspects of public safety across the university — including the W&M Police Department, Emergency Management, Risk Management and Threat Assessment — to create a more comprehensive approach to the evolving security needs of a modern university campus.
Virtual Reality Lab takes students beyond the classroom

1 month ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

Traversing the Parthenon, Saint Petersburg and Badami, India, all in less than a day is an impossible task – but with the Virtual Reality Lab at William & Mary, students could make that trek in a single class period. Mike Blum, assistant director of faculty engagement at the Studio for Teach and Learning Innovation (STLI), is helping faculty at the university embrace the technology for use in their courses.
Campus leaders honored for putting W&M’s values into action

1 month ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

The Values in Action Awards recognize leaders on the William & Mary campus who embody the university’s values of belonging, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect and service. These awards, established by two anonymous donors and funded with private funds, are awarded in the fall and spring semesters, with individuals receiving $2,500 and student organizations $500 each.
Code change provides further opportunities for economics majors

1 month ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

William & Mary economics students now have more career options post-graduation, thanks to a recent degree code change. The change switched the economics program from a social science Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code to a STEM CIP code. Approved in the fall 2024 semester by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the change is already in effect and will not affect credit requirements or expected graduation dates for current students.
Love by the books: From a late night in Swem to wedding bells

2 months ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

Most people go to Swem Library to find something – a book, a place to study, a rare collection. Evan De Buglio ‘23 and Meredith Salesses ‘22 found love. In December 2024, De Buglio proposed to Salesses in Swem, the place where the couple sparked their relationship as undergraduates.
Swem Library’s love letters collection showcases romance throughout history

2 months ago | news.wm.edu | William Oster

Love letters can take many forms, but the intent is always clear: Couples letting one another know exactly what their relationship means. William & Mary’s Swem Library has an extensive collection of love letters in the Special Collections Research Center, encompassing a wide variety of couples in different stages of their relationship. More than two hundred letters spanning from 1764 through 1967 make up the collection, each either donated to the library or purchased from third parties. On Feb.
W&M professor conducts one of the largest university-led fasting studies

Jan 9, 2025 | news.wm.edu | William Oster

With the new year comes another period of reflection on health, with many seeking to become more active or reevaluate their nutrition. But one William & Mary professor is hoping to push the boundary of how many approach wellness in their daily lives. Stephanie Caligiuri, assistant professor of nutrition in kinesiology and director of the Neurobehavioral Nutrition Lab at William & Mary, is leading four studies that seek to strengthen the connection between neurobiology and nutrition.
New Navy ROTC program to expand opportunities for students

Nov 10, 2024 | news.wm.edu | William Oster

William & Mary officially joined the Hampton Roads Navy ROTC consortium in late September, an effort years in the making that will have a profound impact on student learning and the university’s relationship with the military. As a cross-town unit with the program, William & Mary is partnering with Hampton University to offer cross-registration to students interested in becoming commissioned officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.