Director, Office of Communications

Jessica McBride, PhD

Dr. Jessica McBride is the 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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The Italian Job: Studying Animal Science in Italy

From the barns of Horsebarn Hill to picturesque towns around Rome, Italy, Nolan Reilly has a global understanding of veterinary care

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Urban Forestry and Arboriculture Program Prepares Students to Serve Industry Needs

Students gain real-world experience and technical training to support Connecticut's forests and communities

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Celebrating Connecticut Agriculture

With roots in traditional agriculture, CAHNR highlighted the future of this critical industry in Connecticut as part of the state's ag week celebrations

Awards

CAHNR Recognizes Teaching, Research, and Service Excellence

CAHNR faculty, staff, students, and alums come together to be recognized for their contributions to the College

Members of the UConn football team cheer before the start of the game against Holy Cross at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentchler Field on Sept. 4, 2021.

KSI Joins National Coalition to Advance Life-Saving Policies for Student Athletes

Led by the NFL, the Smart Heart sports coalition launches nationwide campaign to prevent death from sudden cardiac arrest among high school athletes

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Hold Your Horseshoes: Paper Shows Shoeing Improves Gait Quality

The study by UConn researchers found a significant improvement in shod horses, regardless of shoe type

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Tools for More Accurate Obesity Risk Assessment Based on Sex, Ethnicity

Jacob Earp, assistant professor of kinesiology, has developed simple measurements and equations that better predict fat distribution than BMI alone

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UConn, Hartford Hospital Collaboration Shows Need for Better Research on Exercise After Bariatric Surgery

The team, comprised of researchers and clinicians, seeks to improve research on exercise interventions after bariatric surgery

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Master Program in Personalized Nutrition Helps Students Find New Paths

Christine Updegraff is studying personalized nutrition to pursue a new career and aid women with polycystic ovary syndrome

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UConn Launches New Cannabis Cultivation Minor

Responding to student interest and market opportunities, the minor supports workforce development in the state