In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed a virtual dance space for children undergoing hospital care, the conflict in Iran, uncovering dementia risks, expanding early interventions for treating hearing loss, learning history through Taylor Swift and discussions around amalgamation in Niagara. Coverage of Brock’s 2026 mainstage production, a post-secondary funding boost from the province and a student-athlete’s award-winning career was also featured in the media.

Brock students help build virtual dance space for hospitalized children: Fourth-year Game Design student Emma Little and Digital Humanities Project Co-ordinator Jeremy Leipert spoke to Pelham Today, CFXN-FM and My North Bay Now about an innovative new digital platform the University is supporting.

‘Not much left to cut’: Funding boost arrives as Brock navigates financial deficits: President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about Ontario’s action to support post-secondary sustainability.

Iran’s missile mayhem show the limits of Middle East defences: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the Iranian missile defence system. Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to CHCH News about Donald Trump’s vow to continue fighting in Iran.

Brock University dramatic arts students bring real world identities to fantasy play: Department of Dramatic Arts Assistant Professor and playwright Mike Griffin spoke to the Niagara Falls Review and Pelham Today about the new mainstage production Escape to ILKANOR: A Fantasy Play in Nine Chapters.

Brock University basketball player receives top honour as graduation present: Fifth-year Medical Sciences student Madalyn Weinert spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about her record-breaking success as a student athlete.

Grad student uncovering hidden drivers of dementia risk with national award: PhD student Shakiru Alaka’s award-winning dementia research was featured on Giant FM and CHCH News.

Equal access to early interventions key to supporting children globally, says Brock prof: Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics Hillary Ganek spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about her work to support families of children with hearing loss in developing countries.

A (Taylor) Swift History course returns: Associate Professor of History Elizabeth Vlossak spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about her use of Taylor Swift to explore historical thinking and research methods.

Amalgamation talks in Niagara: Professor of Political Science Charles Conteh spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about conversations around potentially amalgamating Niagara’s 12 municipalities.