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
Elaine Lee Selected as First CAHNR Leadership Fellow
In this role, Lee provides leadership to advance CAHNR's Strategic Vision
March 3, 2023 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Hypoxia in Rivers More Prevalent Than Previously Thought, Study Shows
A recent multi-institution study including UConn researchers found widespread hypoxic conditions in rivers around the globe, something which many had previously believed to be extremely rare
March 2, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Uprooting Invasive Plants by Honoring Family Roots
Thanks to his CAHNR education, Christian Allyn created a business that uses science to combat the invasive plants he's been tackling since childhood
February 22, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Team Wins National Cell Bowl Tournament
What started out as a lab assignment for a group of Allied Health Sciences students turned into a national title among the country's top programs
February 14, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Clearing Up Cloudy Data for Satellite Imagery
With a new algorithm for image compositing, as well as a framework for evaluating all other approaches, UConn researchers are improving accuracy of land change imagery
February 6, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn to Host Cannabis Research Conference
Bringing together experts in plant science, law, health, and pharmaceutical sciences, UConn’s Cannabis Symposium aims to connect research with industry in this growing field
February 2, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Recognizes Mike O’Neill for Service and Sense of Humor as Head of UConn Extension
With boundless energy, a sense of humor, and an eclectic collection of bow ties, Mike O'Neill elevated UConn Extension and helped advance CAHNR's mission
January 31, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Alum Kira Dineen Shares Wonders of Genetics Through Podcasting
Launched in 2012 when Dineen was still in high school, DNA Today has won the Best Science and Medicine Podcast in the People’s Choice Podcast Awards three times
January 30, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Researcher Invents ‘Plant Factory’ for Urban Agriculture
GREENBOX can grow high-quality food in existing indoor urban spaces and meet the need for local, sustainable food
January 18, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
It’s Time to Save All Athletes: Korey Stringer Institute on Player Safety after Damar Hamlin Emergency
On-site athletic trainers, emergency action plans, and other life-saving resources are needed to keep athletes safe
January 13, 2023 | Korey Stringer Institute, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources