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
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
Protective Bacterial Cultures Offer Promising Path for Antibiotic Resistant Salmonella in Food
UConn researchers tackle a major challenge in food safety - drug-resistant "superbugs"
January 11, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Less Space, More Plants: How Retipping Improves Efficiency in Cannabis Cultivation
According to a new study from UConn researchers, the novel "retipping" method yields more high quality cannabis plants in less space
January 10, 2023 | Lauren Kurtz, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Barbara Bishop Continues a Legacy of Support with Scholarship Targeting CAHNR Students
Long-time UConn supporter, Bishop's generosity continues to make a UConn education more accessible for students
January 9, 2023 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
UConn Magazine: Rescue Mission
Kinesiology alum Yuri Hosokawa ’16 (CAHNR) uses methods she learned at UConn to train the Japan Coast Guard.
December 16, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Celebrates a Year of Research Success
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking research success
December 14, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Study Provides Insight on Mobile Food Pantries, Charitable Food System
A UConn research team looked at how mobile food pantries help address food insecurity for families with children during the pandemic and beyond
December 13, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Recognizes Student Success and Dedicated Donors at Annual Celebration
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated student scholars and the donors who supported their studies at an annual event
December 9, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Alumna Liz Underwood Treats Animals in Need of Special Care
With a lifelong desire to help animals, UConn alumna Liz Underwood now provides critical care at one of the largest private practices in the Southern United States
December 6, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources