
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
Scorecard for Safer Play: Athletic Field Assessment Form Updated for Mobile Use
Designed to support school grounds managers and assess the safety and quality of athletic fields, the new assessment tool measures a variety of factors that can influence the playing surface quality of the athletic field
June 23, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
From Puddles to Pollinators: Rain Gardens are Transforming Connecticut Landscapes
UConn Extension programs offer multi-faceted resources to help businesses and residents bolster their landscapes
June 18, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Eating Your Feelings? A New Study Offers Hope for Emotional Eaters
With a focus on weight gain prevention and appetite awareness, SATISFY study participants reported significantly lower emotional eating
June 16, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Improving Urban Land Access for Agriculture in Connecticut
'Secure land access is one of the greatest challenges that urban producers grapple with in Connecticut'
June 12, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Why You Don’t Need Permission to Get Moving: UConn Experts Call for Sweeping Changes to Exercise Participation Guidelines
The researchers and clinicians emphasize the significant benefits of exercise for all people, including those deemed 'high risk' by current standards
June 9, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Fighting Poultry Disease with mRNA: UConn Researchers Pioneer Nanoparticle Approach
UConn researchers have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective to tackle a troublesome pathogen in chickens
June 5, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Living with Bears in Connecticut: What You Need to Know
Bears are a growing presence in Connecticut, and while they’re an important part of our ecosystem, it's important to know how to safely share space
May 28, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Allied Health Sciences Launches Public Health Concentration at UConn Waterbury
This concentration, which is also offered at Storrs, will help prepare students who want to work in public health after graduation or pursue a masters of public health
May 20, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Programs Support Turfgrass Sustainability
UConn’s turfgrass research and extension programs collaborate with industry partners to reduce environmental impacts and improve sustainability
May 20, 2025 | Combined Reports, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Wearable Technologies Power Study on Differences Between Treadmill, Outdoor Running on Injury Risk
With the advent of reliable wearable technologies, researchers captured data from runners outside the lab for better real-world results
May 19, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources