Executive Director, Office of Communications
Jessica McBride, PhD
Dr. Jessica McBride is the Executive Director of the Office of Communications at UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. She is responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to highlight the College's unique research strengths, outstanding academic offerings, and extensive community impact. An alum, Jessica earned her Ph.D. from UConn in 2017.
Author Archive
UConn Student Team Wins National Food Marketing Competition
UConn’s team once again won the Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Student Food Marketing Challenge, a prestigious national competition focused on the global food supply industry
December 22, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ask UConn Extension: Eating Well on a Budget During the Holidays
With thoughtful planning and smart choices, it’s possible to enjoy nutritious, satisfying food while keeping spending in check
December 19, 2025 | Heather Peracchio, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
What to Know About Exercise as Medicine for High Blood Pressure
'Do the exercises you like,' because any type will help control your blood pressure
December 18, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn’s Native Plants and Pollinators Conference Draws Strong External Engagement
The fifth biannual Native Plants and Pollinators Conference brought together professionals and enthusiasts from across Connecticut
December 10, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
From Crops to Capital: Training New Farmers in Business Basics
UConn Extension provides new and beginning farmers with resources to ensure their businesses grow and thrive
December 4, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference
Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension
November 25, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Honors Student Excellence and Donor Support at 2025 Scholars Celebration
The annual event recognized remarkable student accomplishments and the generosity of donors whose scholarships help them thrive
November 20, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome
A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs
November 19, 2025 | Combined Reports; College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Opens New Occupational Heat Safety Lab with Industry Partner Support
The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Powered by Magid & MISSION officially opened on Nov. 12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 750-square-foot site in Gampel Pavilion
November 17, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Meet the Undergraduate: Stephanie Gilroy ’26 (CAHNR)
Stephanie Gilroy has turned a love for animals into a promising research career focused on reproductive physiology
November 6, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources