
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
CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement
Members of the CAHNR community came together March 26, 2025 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.
March 28, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Biochar and Microbe Synergy: A Path to Climate-Smart Farming
Biochar has recently emerged as a 'Climate-Smart Agriculture' since it improves many aspects of agricultural sustainability without the negative environmental consequences associated with traditional fertilizers. A team of UConn researchers is developing a fuller picture of its environmental and agricultural benefits
March 26, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Tradition of Stewardship, A Future of Innovation: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Agricultural Leadership
Together, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension are building a vibrant, sustainable agricultural program to enhance food security and Tribal health
March 20, 2025 | Stacey Stearns & Shuresh Ghimire, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Golden Goodness: Turning Sap into Syrup in the UConn Forest
Move over Vermont. UConn students make delicious Connecticut maple syrup from trees right on campus
March 18, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Two CAHNR Faculty Among World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers
Included in the list again this year, Yangchao Luo and Zhe Zhu are among the world's top researchers by citations
March 17, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know about Raising Backyard Poultry
Raising poultry can be rewarding, but it's important to know how to care for your birds and keep them safe from disease
March 14, 2025 | Indu Upadhyaya, UConn Extension
Biomarkers Predict In-Season Injuries for Women’s Basketball Players
Among a sample of female basketball players, fluctuations in levels of biomarkers associated with cartilage production or degradation early in the season were associated with injuries later
March 12, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Renews AAVLD Accreditation
A critical resource for veterinarians, researchers, and public health officials, the CVMDL's reaccreditation means continued access to high-quality diagnostic services for the state of Connecticut
March 10, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn Students Empower Community Resilience, One Project at a Time
Through hyperlocal projects, Climate Corps helps communities lay the groundwork for resilience-building
March 10, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Laurie Devaney Named Department Head of Kinesiology
An experienced educator and researcher with decades of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, Devaney now serves as head of the Department of Kinesiology
March 3, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD