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
CPR Kiosk Teaches Students How to Save a Life
A month-long installation of an interactive CPR kiosk in the Student Union at UConn’s Storrs campus is providing students with the opportunity to quickly learn hands-only CPR
September 24, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Helping Gardens Grow Across Connecticut
Thanks to the UConn Extension Master Gardener program and generous donors, thousands of seeds spread around the state to turn into fresh food, sustainable landscapes, and thriving communities
September 22, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Kathryn Marchak Explores Food as Health as NourishedRx Summer Intern
'I believe that nutrition really does give the body the building blocks that it needs to heal, rebuild, and recover to perform its best'
September 18, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Measuring Milk’s Carbon Footprint
This study demonstrated that using farm-specific data helps more accurately measure the environmental impact of creating and delivering milk
September 16, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Advancing Food Safety from Farm to Table through UConn Extension
Since joining UConn Extension in 2019, Upadhyaya has helped grow a robust, multifaceted food safety program that supports producers across Connecticut and the Northeast
September 15, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
How Are Data Centers Impacting Health?
Shinsuke Tanaka, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, weighs in on the environmental and health implications of data center construction across America
September 10, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Spotted Lanternfly
As this invasive insect native to parts of Asia becomes more and more prevalent in Connecticut, UConn Extension experts share important information with Connecticut residents
September 9, 2026 | Cole Kunschaft, Evan Lentz, and Lauren Kurtz; College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resource and UConn Extension
Online Home Gardening Course Brings Research-Based Education to Gardeners
The course offers a flexible way to learn from trusted experts
September 8, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Permafrost Melt Could Cost $261 Billion in Infrastructure Damages
This new approach provides a more accurate indication of the cost to rebuild structures
September 3, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Rahul Kumar Named Director of CT Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab
Kumar is an accomplished veterinary diagnostic leader with over a decade of experience in the field
August 25, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources