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 Trot to the Top: Madison Robicheau ‘23
Robicheau and teammates from UConn's Women's Polo Team recently claimed victory at the first-ever National Intercollegiate Championship
August 15, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn 4-H Participant Turns Astronomy Project into a Potential Career
4-H gives Connecticut student opportunities for hands-on learning for a future in STEM
August 9, 2022 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Turfgrass Field Day Returns to Share Research and Help Industry Grow
After a pandemic hiatus, the in-person event returned with record attendance from a variety of turfgrass professionals
August 4, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Eat It Up: Riley Courtney Spreads Nutrition Education to Connecticut Residents of All Ages
Riley Courtney is helping teach Connecticut residents about nutrition - even if that means dressing up like a vegetable
August 3, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Jasmine Morris Harnesses the Therapeutic Power of Animals for Underserved Students
Through her work with the Horizons at The Ethel Walker School Program, Jasmine Morris is exposing future generations of students to the field of animal science
August 1, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Learning Lessons about Livestock and Life
Through her experience as an intern at UConn's livestock units, Hailey Kampton puts her love for animals of all sizes into practice
July 29, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Encourages Experiential Learning, Sees Tremendous Student Success
For over 60 years, UConn's program has prepared generations of dedicated physical therapists
July 21, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Tree Hugger: Alyssa Cleland Learns the Arborists’ Ropes
One of few females in the field, Alyssa Cleland soars to new heights in her training to be a licensed arborist
July 21, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Buzzkill for Bugs: Jillian Bowen Educates Kids on Insect-Borne Illness
One student's summer internship helps keep Connecticut residents informed on tick- and mosquito-borne illness with a focus on One Health
July 15, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Master Gardener Program Supports Ecologically Sound Gardening at Hammonasset Beach State Park
From butterfly gardens to erosion control, UConn Extension Master Gardeners show there's much more to Hammonasset beach than surf and sand
July 11, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources