In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the long-standing impacts of the pandemic on learners, a new history course focused on Taylor Swift, the recent rise in Canadian pride, advantages experienced by bullies, what nine months in outer space does to the body, tariffs and a changing world, local grape growers preparing for the growing season and a reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learning deficits persist 5 years after COVID-19 school lockdowns: Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke to CBC’s The National, CBC’s Your World Tonight and CBC Radio One about the lasting effect the pandemic is having on students.

What’s ‘A Swift History?’ An Ontario professor shares what students will learn in a Taylor Swift history course: Associate Professor of History Elizabeth Vlossak spoke to The Big Story Podcast, CityNews, CP24 and CTV News about her new historical theory course focusing on Taylor Swift.

Elbows up: Gordie Howe image posted to St. Catharines building takes aim at U.S. threats to Canada: Associate Professor of Theory and Rhetoric Andrew Pendakis, Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee, and Professor of Marketing and Consumer Psychology Antonia Mantonakis spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about the different ways patriotism is manifesting across Canada. McKee also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the topic, and coverage was also featured in PelhamToday and Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

Bullies getting ahead: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Tony Volk spoke to CBC Radio One about his new research into the potential benefits that bullies receive.

Astronauts face accelerated bone, muscle deterioration: Associate Professor of Kinesiology Val Fajardo spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the impact of space travel on the human body.

Tariffs and a tumultuous world: Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB’s Searching For Solutions about tariff tensions and new ways of thinking about the changing world.

Grape growers’ attention turns to springtime temperature swings: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and Cool Climate and Oenology Institute Researcher Jim Willwerth was featured in a piece in Niagara-on-the-Lake Local about the upcoming grape growing season.

Nighttime walks and DIY haircuts: Ontarians look back at the first COVID-19 lockdown: Coverage of Brock’s pandemic archive, featuring first-hand reflections from Development Officer Jocelyn Titone (BBA ’07), was featured in a Canadian Press article that ran in outlets across the country such as CBC Radio, CP24, The Toronto Star and CTV News.