In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed Taylor Swift’s recent album release, the impending Air Canada strike, the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball, the value of recess, how to stay cool in the summer, new rules for Alberta cannabis workers, a breakthrough in dementia prediction, changes needed in sport and the impact of a delayed opening for a addiction treatment hub in Niagara.

What Could Taylor Swift’s Orange Era Mean? Peeling Back The Life of a Showgirl’s Hero Color: Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean of Humanities Elizabeth Vlossak spoke to Vogue about the launch of Taylor Swift’s new album and the significance of the colour orange chosen for the cover.

Some Air Canada flights to be cancelled today as clock ticks toward work stoppage: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to the Canadian Press about a looming work stoppage by Air Canada employees. Coverage of the story was featured in outlets across the country such as CTV News, BNN Bloomberg, CP24, St. Albert Gazette and the Winnipeg Free Press.

Jen Pawol break’s MLB’s gender barrier as first woman umpire: Professor of Sport Management Shannon Kerwin spoke to Global News about the first woman to work in the role during a regular season game in Major League Baseball.

Ringing the bell for recess rewards: Professor of Educational Studies David Hutchison spoke to CBC Radio stations across the country about the benefits of recess for students.

Tips for beating the summer heat: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to CBC Radio about the best ways to stay cool and hydrated during intense summer heat.

Alberta cannabis store workers no longer required to submit criminal background checks: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to CBC Radio and CBC News about retail cannabis workers no longer needing to submit criminal record checks to gain employment in Alberta.

Breakthrough in predicting dementia risk: PhD student Shakiru Alaka spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about his new research poised to improve the existing dementia risk prediction model. Coverage of the work was also featured in Securities.IO and Pelham Today.

Brock experts call for shifts in Canadian sport landscape: Professor of Kinesiology Maureen Connolly spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the need for greater understanding of brain injury recovery. Associate Professor of Sport Management Kyle Rich spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the newly released Canadian Sport Policy 2025–2035, with coverage on the topic also featured on Giant FM. Professor of Sport Management Julie Stevens’ new resource aimed to take meaningful action toward safe sport was featured in Pelham Today, the Burlington Gazette and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

Delayed Niagara addiction treatment hub opening raising concern among advocates: Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about the delayed opening of the Niagara’s Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub.