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
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
January 22, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD
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
January 19, 2026 | Indu Upadhyaha, DVM, MVSc, Ph.D., Associate Extension Professor, Poultry Science and Food Safety, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and UConn Extension
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'
January 13, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
January 7, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
January 6, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Northeast Agricultural Networks Summit Strengthens Farmer Support
The summit brought together diverse stakeholders to support farm viability and regional economic resilience
December 23, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
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