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
Seaweed is on the Menu with Connecticut’s Sugar Kelp Industry
A team from UConn is using innovative research and community outreach to help make this novel food more accessible for consumers and more profitable for producers
September 9, 2022 | Stacey Stearns, UConn Extension, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Researchers Find Significant Sex-Based Differences in Obesity Treatment in Mice
Findings from nutritional scientist Ji-Young Lee show a potential obesity treatment works in different parts of the body in male versus female mouse models
September 6, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Welcomes 16 New Faculty Members for Fall 2022
This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community
September 2, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
From the Horse’s Mouth: Horse Ownership in Connecticut
With 43,000 horses across the state, UConn researcher Sarah Reed shares tips to keep animals healthy and happy in Connecticut
September 1, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Alum Patricia Jepson Prioritizes Human Connection, Achieving Excellence and Impact Through 40-Year Career
Throughout her career, Patricia Jepson worked to promote excellence and diversity in UConn’s agricultural education programs – a commitment she maintains even now
August 31, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
KSI Marks Milestone with Falmouth Road Race
Every year, researchers from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute take their work outside to help dozens of runners at the Falmouth Road Race
August 30, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Allied Health Major Lets Students Make a Difference Close to Home
Emelis Santos '24 is among a growing number of students choose allied health sciences at UConn Waterbury to give back to their communities
August 29, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Belonging Runs Deep Among Physical Therapy Students, Faculty, and Staff
Jacob Notinger's marathon experience highlights community, not competition, in the DPT program
August 26, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Statins Provide Protective Immune Benefits for Females, Nutritional Scientist Finds
Statins, commonly prescribed lipid-lowering drugs, provide a protective immune function in females according to new UConn research
August 24, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Getting Their Fair Share of Leadership Training at UConn 4-H County Fairs
UConn students are taking their skills to the community as interns with UConn 4-H fairs
August 22, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources