In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed communications tactics used by the U.S. government, alcohol preferences among Canadians, U.S. foreign policy, virtual voting, laws targeting vulnerable populations and trends in drug and alcohol impairment rates. Brock’s third annual Pow Wow and the University’s recognition as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers were also highlighted in the media.

Blaming ‘wine moms’ for ICE protests is an old tactic with a new target: Assistant Professor of Communications Michelle Chen spoke to CBC News about patterns of blaming protesters to justify the use of excessive force or violence. Tim Kenyon, Professor in the Faculty of Humanities, also spoke to 630 CHED and CBC Nova Scotia about the U.S. government’s use of authoritarian public discourse when describing interactions between Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and the public.

Ontario alcohol producers push to change consumer habits during U.S. booze ban: Professor of Marketing Antonia Mantonakis spoke to CBC News about changes to consumer preferences that have developed as a result of U.S. tariffs.

Pow Wow returning to Brock in celebration of Indigenous heritage: Hadiya’dagénhahs Centre Operations Supervisor Syerra Jasmin (BA ’19, BEd ’22) spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the third annual Pow Wow. Coverage of the event was also featured in The St. Catharines Standard, the Burlington Gazette, Nation Talk, Giant FM and Niagara this Week.

Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers focus on community support amid tariff challenges: Brock’s recognition as one Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers was featured in HR News Canada.

Brock University professor says Canadians should be concerned about U.S. actions: Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the global impact of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. Dolgert and Associate Professor of Political Science Pascal Lupien also discussed the historical context of the U.S. President’s recent actions in Niagara at Large.

Are more municipalities ready to use online voting? Associate Professor of Political Science Nicole Goodman spoke to 580 CFRA about the pros and cons of virtual voting and implementing a standard process.

Niagara experts say legislation aimed at unhoused like earlier ‘ugly laws’: Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld and Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Samantha McAleese spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about the ramifications of legislation focused on at-risk populations in Niagara.

More impaired drivers caught after cannabis legalization: Associate Professor Michael Armstrong spoke to AM980 about his research on impairment rate changes post-cannabis legalization.