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

Young Black girl using a metal watering can to water purple flowers.

Recalling the Past to Shape the Future: A Podcast on Environmental Injustice

Recent graduate Meg Sanders ‘22 (CAHNR) created a podcast to show just how connected environmentalism is to other societal issues

Male scientist in lab

A Fresh Take on Fat: Nanoparticle Technology Provides Healthy Trans, Saturated Fat Alternative

An innovative emulsification process could help scientists develop a healthier shelf-stable fat for food manufacturing

Athena’s Warriors 4-H Team from Hartford, CT (Contributed photo)

UConn 4-H Brings High Tech to Connecticut Youth

A unique program gives Connecticut youth the chance to gain skills in STEM and see the world

men playing soccer

Promoting ‘Whole Athlete’ Wellness at the Institute for Sports Medicine

At the Institute for Sports Medicine, research and clinical expertise join forces to support holistic recovery for athletes

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

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

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

Researchers have crafted a series of recommendations for behavioral weight loss interventions to address the unmet needs of Black people with obesity.

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

The Rankin Laboratory and Avery Point Lighthouse on Aug. 6, 2020. (Peter Morenus/UConn photo)

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

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