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.


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Trees in autumn

The Many Lives of the UConn Forest

The UConn Forest consists of 2,100 acres of living laboratory and a natural classroom supporting academic, research, sustainability, and outreach programs

Female students speak with a patient

UConn Physical Therapy Program Integrates Mental Health Education, Treatment

This approach leverages physical therapists' unique training in both exercise and making personal connections with patients

A woman cooks in her kitchen while consulting her phone for information on healthy choices.

UConn Professor Launches Online Evidence-Based Weight Loss Intervention

This evidence-based method gives participants sustainable options and a supportive community in the face of restrictive or extreme fad diets

Chelsea Garcia, a graduate student studying in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, demonstrates lab techniques to fellow graduate students Oliver Otoko and Lidan Gao in the Blesso Lab in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Oct. 6, 2023. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

At UConn CAHNR, We’re More Than Ag

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Health” being added to its name, CAHNR is kicking off a year-long celebration of health-related research, education, and extension outreach taking place across the College.

Mark Brand, professor of horticulture, working in the Tissue Cultures Lab.

Japan’s Flower of the Year Has UConn Roots

The compact butterfly bush called Pugster Amethyst is based on plants first developed in the lab of UConn horticulture professor Mark Brand

Female student working with a saw

Exploring Ag Biotech Careers with UConn 4-H

“It was the opportunity of a lifetime and showed me that my career path is one I will enjoy."

Professional headshot of Pedram Rezamand

Pedram Rezamand Appointed Head of UConn Animal Science

A UConn alum and international expert in dairy nutrition, Rezamand will return to the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources in the summer of 2024 to lead the Department of Animal Science

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UConn Team Wins National Food Marketing Challenge

Three students beat out universities from around the country by developing winning solutions for an international company

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Black Girls Run! Community Organization Creates Inclusive Space for Physical Activity

A recent study highlights how a community organization is supporting Black women around the country in getting and staying physically active.

Graduate Program Offers USDA Fellowship in Data Science

Students receive a tuition waiver and $18,500 annual stipend developing skills in a national priority area