
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
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
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