
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
UConn NRCA Wins 2021 Stem Achievement Organization Award from CT Science Center
The Connecticut Science Center celebrates the achievements of organizations that inspire lifelong learning through interactive and innovative experiences that explore our changing world through science
October 27, 2021 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Exploring the Equine Microbiome: Changing the Game for Horse Health
A new project will increase knowledge of the equine microbiome to improve overall horse health
October 27, 2021 | Michelle Lewis, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Magazine: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Lectures
Meet the scientist behind those gorgeous shots of Horsebarn Hill you've seen on Instagram
October 20, 2021 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Teens and Adults Working Together to Help Conservation Efforts in Connecticut Communities
A unique program is giving intergenerational teams the opportunity to have an impact on their communities through environmental action
October 20, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Changes to Coastal Wetlands Could Be Altering Carbon Capture Capacity
This research will help scientists better manage this critical natural resource on a molecular level
October 19, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Investigating the Links Between Maternal Nutrition and Offspring Health
Animal scientist Kristen Govoni wins $25,000 from the OVPR Research Excellence Program (REP) to explore how maternal over-nutrition affects offspring liver function
October 18, 2021 | Michelle Lewis, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Encouraging Healthy Eating for Older Adults in West Hartford
The Fresh Start Program teaches participants about seasonal produce so they can identify fresh and low-cost fruits and vegetables for year-round healthy eating
October 14, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Tiny Part of Cannabis Biology Has a Big Impact
Gerald "Gerry" Berkowitz's study on the molecular and genetic mechanisms of trichomes in cannabis is an important first step to unlocking the promise of the plant
October 12, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New CAHNR Program Provides Scholarships, Support for Native Students
A new initiative provides Native students with financial, cultural, and academic support to make college more accessible
October 11, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Experience: Lydia McGrath, Growing by Stepping into the Unknown
From speaking up in class, to working in an active research lab, Lydia McGrath sought out opportunities to push herself to new heights
October 6, 2021 | Lydia McGrath, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources