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 Celebrates Community with Annual Awards & Honors Event
CAHNR faculty, staff, students, and alums come together to be recognized for their contributions to the College
April 21, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Alum Yangha Kim Unlocking Health Benefits of Plants
With a passion for learning that started as a child, Yangha Kim is now making scientific discoveries to improve health with "good foods"
April 14, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
SNAP-Ed Supports Nutrition Education, Gains Attention from National Food & Nutrition Services
The program supported by UConn Extension provides nutrition education for Connecticut families, underscores national priorities
April 11, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig Explores Importance of Culture-Health Connections
After graduating, UConn senior Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig hopes to use cultural compassion to prevent and treat disease
April 7, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Steward of the Land: Elise Bouthillier Protects and Serves Connecticut Wildlife and Natural Resources
How the James V. Spignesi, Jr. Memorial Scholarship changed the course of one student's life
March 31, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Paulo Verardi Appointed Head of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science
International expert in vaccinology and virology, Verardi takes the helm at the end of August 2022
March 25, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
The G.O.A.T of Goats
Matt Syrotiak turned a love for goats into a life of community service with UConn 4-H
March 22, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Know Farms, Know Your Food
An event co-organized by UConn Extension's Grown ConNECTed program helps the community get to know the farmers responsible for their favorite local foods
March 16, 2022 | Becca Toms, UConn Extension, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Celebrates Students, Donors at Annual Scholars Night Event
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated student scholars and the donors who supported their studies at an annual event
March 15, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn 4-H: Making Magic Happen at the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo
Dedicated volunteer Linda Tomas shares the wonders of nature with hundreds of youth through the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo 4-H Club
March 9, 2022 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources