
Executive Director, Office of Communications
Jessica McBride, PhD
Dr. Jessica McBride is the Executive 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
Korey Stringer Institute Works with National Partners to Keep Laborers Safe
The recommendations focus on protecting worker health and safety while also ensuring productivity
August 26, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Researchers Identify Pathogens Infecting Cannabis Plants in CT
The study showed and helped address the presence of Pythium pathogens in Connecticut’s cannabis growing facilities
August 25, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Changing Food Retail Landscape, Competitiveness, and Health Outcomes
This project will provide necessary research to help make the food shopping options in the U.S. healthier and more competitive.
August 24, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Summer: Colleen Brady ’23 Shares STEM with Kids Through UConn Extension
Colleen Brady is helping kids discover the excitement of STEM through an extension internship with UConn 4-H STEM
August 18, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Summer: Khadija Shaikh Applies Passion for Environmental Justice and State Trails
Shaikh and partners are helping develop the go-to resource for Connecticut’s outdoors
August 17, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Quantifying Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction Among People in Drug Treatment Programs
The simple, effective assessment tool can help providers evaluate patients without hours of testing
August 16, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Briana Nosal ’22 (CAHNR)
Nosal's research could unlock additional health benefits of coffee
August 12, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Researchers Show Avian Flu Virus Transmissibility in Wild Bird Species
This first study of an H5N6 strain in wild waterfowl and terrestrial birds sheds light on an illness also found in poultry and humans
August 10, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Summer: Megan Davenport Grows as an Agricultural Educator
Through her internship with UConn Extension, Megan Davenport '22 (CAHNR) is sharing her love of agriculture with the community
August 9, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Summer: Candelaria Alday ’23 Brings Nutrition Education to Connecticut Communities
Candelaria Alday is providing education to help improve community nutrition in Fairfield County through her internship with UConn Extension
August 6, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources