In The News

Feb 6, 2024 Dr. Preston's writing regarding Air Canada's accessibility issues cited by alumnus
In a Canadian Press article about Air Canada's accessibility services, Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos '04, cited Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, who stated the airline may have an up-to-date accessibility framework but it hasn't been adequately implemented. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 6, 2024 Dr. Bikos speaks to CBC about new police budget
Dr. Lesley Bikos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology / Criminology, spoke to CBC London Morning with Andrew Brown about the new police budget, and gave her thoughts on whether an increase to the budget will make London a safer city. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 2, 2024 Dr. Malloy talks to the Catholic Register about International student cap

In an article for The Catholic Register, King's President Dr. David Malloy discusses the possible implications of an intake cap on international student permits, noting "postsecondary institutes are enhanced by the quality of the interactions between international and domestic students.”
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Feb 1, 2024 Dr. Kerr provides background on low fertility rate stats
Dr. Don Kerr has contributed his expertise to several news outlets in the wake of a Statistics Canada report showing Canada's fertility rate has hit its lowest level since data began being collected more than a century ago. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 23, 2024 Dr. Sandu talks about Sarah Bernhardt's first tour in America
In an article on Project Muse, Dr. Corina Sandu, Associate Professor in the Department of French, focuses on the transatlantic media discourse about French stage actress and international star Sarah Bernhardt during her first American tour in 1880–81. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 23, 2024 Homeless crisis spurs King's initiative expansion
An article in the Catholic Register focuses on how, in the midst of a rising homeless crisis, King’s Community Support Centre has expanded its program to ensure it can continue to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in our community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 22, 2024 Dr. Kerr discusses economic effects on Canada's birth rate
In a Global News article comparing Canada's parental benefits to those in France, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, contributes his knowledge on the effect that inflation, a housing crisis and other financial pressures are having on Canada's birth rate. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 16, 2024 Dr. Bangarth speaks to CTV News about importance of family connections on immigration
In a CTV News article on new immigrants' incomes, Dr. Stephanie Bangarth, Professor of History, highlights the importance of family connections on immigrant integration and retention. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 12, 2024 Dr. Dean advocates for a marginal income tax reset to aid struggling Canadians

Dr. Jason Dean of the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM), has published an article, "Full-Time Struggle and Two-Job Juggle: A Tax Holiday for Canadians to Fight Rising Costs" for The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI). Dr. Dean's proposal emphasizes a fair and financially sensible approach, advocating for a system that rewards rather than penalizes Canadians striving to overcome economic challenges through additional employment.
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Jan 5, 2024 King's finds 'soulmate' in Vietnamese school
An article in the Catholic Register focuses on the new five-year strategic partnership between King's and the University of Economics and Law (UEL) at Viet Nam National University in Ho Chi Minh City which will create a stream of enriching academic opportunities for students and faculty. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 5, 2024 Joe Henry addresses male gender gap in higher education in article
Joe Henry, Dean of Students, has contributed an article to InsideHigherEd.com discussing men's participation in post-secondary education and ways to improve their completion rate. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 5, 2024 Dr. Benjamin Muller talks drawbacks to facial recognition project for airlines
In a National Post article about Air Canada's pilot project of using facial-recognition equipment to verify identities, Dr. Benjamin Muller, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Migration and Border Studies, expresses concerns about the risk of a new breed of privacy invasion and government surveillance. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 5, 2024 King's expands free counselling for vulnerable amid 'skyrocketing' demand
The London Free Press has published an article discussing how the free counselling program by King’s Social Work students is expanding to help meet “skyrocketing” demand from London’s vulnerable. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 19, 2023 Jenny Richmond-Bravo lauds the value of a liberal arts education
Jenny Richmond-Bravo, King's Experiential Learning Co-ordinator and King’s Promise Developer, talks about re-valuing the impact of the liberal arts in this article for CareerWise. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 12, 2023 Program for social work students to provide free counselling expands in London, Ont.
A Global News story talks about King’s Community Support Centre (KCSC), a field education program of King's School of Social Work that is expanding to help address London's health and homelessness crisis. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 30, 2023 Joe Henry revisits addressing men's success in studying in Canadian PSE

Joe Henry, Dean of Students, wrote an article for Academica Forum, outlining some solutions to recent data regarding low success and retention rates for men in post-secondary education (PSE).
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Nov 22, 2023 Dr. Kerr speaks to CBC on implications of low fertility rates in Canada

Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, appeared on an episode of CBC's The Current to discuss the implications of fertility rates in Canada being at an all-time low at the same time that many young people are delaying having children or not having children at all due to financial stress.
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Nov 15, 2023 Dr. Kennedy discusses arrest after U.K. hockey death with CBC
Dr. Liam Kennedy, Associate Professor of Sociology/Criminology, appeared on CBC's The National to discuss an arrest by police in England in the aftermath of the death of hockey player Adam Johnson, who was cut with a skate blade during a game in October. Facebook Twitter Linkedin