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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Raising Awareness of Malnutrition in One Connecticut Community and Beyond

Naniel Scott '23 (CAHNR) is using her knowledge of nutritional sciences to help the community improve the quality of their health

O Which Tannenbaum? A UConn Guide to Picking the Best Tree for Your Holiday Traditions

Heading out to a local tree farm? UConn experts give you the inside scoop on picking the perfect pine (or spruce or fir) for your holiday

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Allied Health Students Help Save Man Experiencing Heart Attack at Hartford Marathon

When a runner collapsed at the finish line of the Hartford Marathon, students from UConn's allied health program jumped to action and helped save his life

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Student Researcher Explores New Frontier of Whooping Cough Vaccine

During a summer research experience, Noelle Maloney was part of a team helping to develop new vaccine options for this growing health concern

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Telehealth Delivery Successful for Movement Interventions in Children with Autism

New UConn research shows that telehealth is a viable model for movement interventions in children with autism

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How Pathogens Hijack Immune System to Cause Vaccine-Enhanced Disease

UConn researchers are working to unlock a decades-long mystery that has hampered development of a walking pneumonia vaccine

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UConn Extension EFNEP Program Earns Top Honors from USDA, APLU, Cooperative Extension

UConn Extension was recently recognized with the 2022 Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

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More than Numbers: CAHNR Alum Uses Data to Support Farmers, Ranchers Across the Country

Thanks to early experiences with UConn 4-H, alum Danny Munch has become a policy expert on the national scale

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Greening with Equity: Dearth of Ecosystem Services Corresponds to Non-White Areas

A new UConn study explores how communities of color remain excluded from all that nature has to offer

A child in a fast food restaurant. Voluntary policies at fast food restaurants have not increased the likelihood that parents will purchase healthier meals for children, according to new research.

Researcher Finds ‘No News is Bad News’ When it Comes to COVID-19 and Consumer Dining Behavior

Studies from UConn economists found that providing the public with more information about the current state of COVID-19 spread made dining out more appetizing