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
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
April 11, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
April 4, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
April 3, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Recognizes Teaching, Research, and Service Excellence
CAHNR faculty, staff, students, and alums come together to be recognized for their contributions to the College
March 30, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
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
March 30, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
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
March 29, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
March 23, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
March 13, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
March 8, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn Launches New Cannabis Cultivation Minor
Responding to student interest and market opportunities, the minor supports workforce development in the state
March 7, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD