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
Eversource Energy Center Prepares for Storms with Stormwise Program
Stormwise helps develop forest systems in Connecticut that are resilient to climate change and coexist with human infrastructure
January 19, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Study Finds Stream Restorations Increase Home Values
Streams that were once filled with trash can be restored to increase homeowners' bottom line and reduce pollution
January 17, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
One Health: Communicating Connections Between Human, Animal, and Environmental Health
Takes is the first to hold this new internship focused on One Health with UConn Extension
January 13, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
The Goldilocks Effect: Adding the Right Amount of Sediment to Salt Marshes Keeps Coastlines Afloat
According to a new UConn study, adding just the right amount of sediment to the surface of a Connecticut salt marsh protects coastlines in the face of rapid sea level rise
January 5, 2022 | Madeleine Meadows-McDonnell, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Inefficient California Ports Cost Farmers Billions
New research estimates port congestion cost CA farmers $2.1 billion in lost exports
January 3, 2022 | Combined Reports
Bacterial Battle: How Protective Cultures Can Protect Us from Food-Borne Pathogens in Cheese
This is one of the first studies helping give cheese producers more tools to keep their products safe
December 23, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Seeing Beneath the Trees: Using Robots and AI to Control Understory Invasive Plants
A PhD candidate and certified forester is developing a next-generation approach to invasive plant removal
December 15, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
House Plants Bring Holiday Cheer
Colorful poinsettias grown by UConn students brighten dorms and offices around the holidays
December 8, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Mysteries Solved: Unique Residency Program Trains Future Pathologists
By providing a critical service to the residents of Connecticut, UConn gives veterinarians the opportunity to gain real-world professional experience in anatomic pathology
December 7, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Experience: Shawn Re, Overcoming the Application Obstacle
Junior animal science major Shawn Re explains how CAHNR has helped him prepare for a daunting next step: the application process for veterinary school
December 6, 2021 | Shawn Re, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources