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

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Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water

Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions

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Can Venezuela’s Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains

Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela

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10 Food Safety Resolutions for the New Year

A UConn Extension expert shares tips for incorporating food safety into your healthy habits this New Year

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Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR

'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in their own time, and carry that success with them into the future'

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How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon

A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest

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Charles Towe Named Interim Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics

An internationally recognized environmental economist, Towe will oversee the department's diverse research, teaching, and extension portfolio

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Northeast Agricultural Networks Summit Strengthens Farmer Support

The summit brought together diverse stakeholders to support farm viability and regional economic resilience

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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

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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

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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