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.


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Isabella Saracena, SFA '19, is researching forgotten women artists from the past and recognizing their contribution through her own original works. (Tiffany Taylor/UConn Photo)

Meet the Researcher: Isabella Saraceni, SFA ’19

Isabella Saracena, SFA '19, is researching forgotten women artists from the past and recognizing their contribution through her own original works.

Cyber security concept: lock on digital screen. (iStock Image)

UConn Again Named National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research

For a third time, UConn has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

Gypsy moth caterpillar. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Drought, Gypsy Moths, and How They Impact Tree Mortality

With an NSF RAPID grant, UConn researchers will study the impact of extreme drought on gypsy moth infestation and tree mortality.

Students stand with Nicaraguan villagers.

Engineering for Human Rights

UConn’s Engineering for Human Rights Initiative aims to bridge the gap between STEM students and the good their work can do for citizens, communities, and societies.

Homeless man with sign

UConn, Chrysalis Center Partnership to Help the Homeless in Hartford

Eleni Rodis, research associate from UConn's School of Social Work, is partnering with the Chrysalis Center in Hartford to assist hundreds struggling with homelessness and substance abuse disorders.

Eleven finalists received special honors at the CT Tech Council's 15th annual Women of Innovation awards gala. (Connecticut Technology Council Photo).

Three UConn Researchers Named Women of Innovation by CT Tech Council

UConn researchers took home top prizes in three categories at The Connecticut Technology Council’s 15th annual “Women of Innovation” awards gala.

A pair of F-15 Eagles from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxi after landing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio in preparation for landing and safe haven, Oct. 9, 2018. The F-15 is one of several planes taking safe haven at Wright-Patterson AFB, as Hurricane Michael threatens their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)

UConn Receives Major Contract for Air Force R&D in Advanced Manufacturing

The four-year, $5.4 million contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory aims to provide next generation manufacturing solutions for the aerospace sector.

Dr. Rajesh Lalla, professor of dental medicine; Diane Burgess, professor of pharmaceutical sciences; and Tingting Li, pharmaceutical graduate student. (Dr. Rajan Jog/UConn Photo)

New Therapy Targets Painful Side Effect of Cancer Treatment

Collaborators are close to replacing the 'sledge hammer' with a more precise and effective treatment option that doesn’t include risk of addiction or abuse.

Yu Lei, Centennial Professor of chemical & biomolecular engineering, left, and graduate students in the lab. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

OVPR Announces Inaugural Convergence Awards for Research in Interdisciplinary Centers (CARIC) Recipients

The Office of the Vice President for Research recently announced recipients of funding in the inaugural cycle of CARIC (Convergence Awards for Research in Interdisciplinary Centers).

Frank Nichols, clinical professor, at his lab at UConn Health in Farmington on Oct. 30, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Bad to the Bone: Bacterial Lipids, Bone Loss, and Periodontal Disease

UConn Health researchers have received $1.5 million from the NIH for a project that could lead to the development of treatments to prevent the progression of periodontitis and to help restore gum tissues and bone lost through the progression of gum disease.