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
CAHNR Honors Sandy Bushmich’s Decades of Service to the College
The College celebrates Bushmich's transformational leadership and dedication to an inclusive student experience
May 23, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Kristen Govoni Appointed Associate Dean of CAHNR Academic Programs, Director of Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture
A three-time UConn alum, Govoni brings extensive teaching and research experience to this leadership role
May 16, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn Supports Connecticut’s Greenhouse Industry – An Integral Part of Agriculture
Through research and extension outreach, UConn supports the state's greenhouse industry and its $390 million annual economic impact
May 16, 2022 | Stacey Stearns, UConn Extension & College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
COVID-19 and Obesity Disparities for Black Communities
A new study provides recommendations for behavioral weight loss interventions to address the unmet needs of Black people with obesity
May 12, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Team Impresses in EPA RainWorks Challenge with Eco-Conscious Redesign of Avery Point Campus
The team presented a redesign of the Avery Point campus that uses native plants and green infrastructure features to mitigate the effects of stormwater pollution on the terrestrial and marine ecology of Long Island Sound
May 6, 2022 | Combined Reports
CAHNR Commencement Speaker Rep. Jaime Foster Uses Science to Support Policy
Health and nutrition research are the foundation of policy change for alum and state representative, Jaime Foster
May 4, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Classy Class: CAHNR Celebrates 2022 Grads
From barns to basketball, CAHNR's 2022 graduates share their favorite memories and hopes for their post-UConn lives
April 29, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Olmsted 200 Celebrates Legacy of ‘Father of Landscape Architecture,’ Looks Toward Equitable, Sustainable Future
The recent event honored the visionary landscape architect and Hartford-area native
April 29, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Eat Local: Raising Awareness of Local Food Sourcing in UConn Dining Halls
UConn senior Matt Chen is using his research experience to highlight UConn’s success in local food procurement
April 28, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Windy Workout: Stormwise Prescription Helps Strengthen Trees
Techniques that rely on adaptive silviculture can help trees become more resilient to severe storms
April 26, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources