
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
Chaubey Reappointed as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
During his first term, Chaubey oversaw record growth at CAHNR in research, academics, and extension engagement
June 11, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn Professor Patents Novel Food Allergy Treatment
Researchers from UConn and Western New England University found that when mice were exposed to curcumin during an allergic reaction, they did not develop allergic symptoms
June 6, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Game On: UConn 4-H Introduces Youth to Biotechnology
A new online game from UConn Extension helps youth build awareness of biotechnology and the potential careers it could lead to
June 4, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and UConn Extension
Food Microbiologist Shares Long-Brewing Passion for Making Craft Beer
Whether it’s to make cheese, ice cream, or beer, Dennis D’Amico’s unique approach to the science of food keeps his passion brewing
May 31, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Alum Nancy Kirkiles-Smith Rediscovers Passion for Nutrition with Weekend Kitchen
Combining her knowledge of immunology and nutrition, Nancy Kirkiles-Smith helps people see that living by the adage "you are what you eat" can also be a lot of fun
May 30, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Establishes Collaborations with Indian Universities
The agreements allows the College, its students, and faculty to conduct research on a truly global scale
May 28, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
$10 Million USDA Poultry Sustainability Grant Making Progress on All Initiatives
With an eye to safeguarding animal, human, and environmental health, the multi-institution project is improving broiler production by relying on environmentally friendly approaches and no antibiotics
May 23, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Lab Sequences Rabies in Black Bear
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) published findings after they sequenced the entire genome of the virus and compared it with existing rabies sequences from other animals
May 21, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Celebrates Kirklyn Kerr’s Decades of Service
Members of the College and University community came together to recognize Dean Kerr's 30-plus years of service to UConn
May 20, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Innovative Algae Technologies Help UConn Teams Advance in National Competition
The interdisciplinary teams will develop sustainable, algae-based products for use as a poultry feed supplement and food preservative
May 16, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources