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
Scenes from CAHNR Commencement
Last weekend with friends, families, and faculty by their sides, over 600 CAHNR students turned their tassels and embarked on their next chapter
May 10, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Ask UConn Extension: Tips to Stop Bugging Out on the Trails
Enjoying Connecticut's trails doesn't have to include a bite from ticks, mosquitoes, or stinging insects
May 7, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Ask UConn Extension: Getting an Early Start on Spring Gardens
Experts from UConn Extension's Master Gardener team share words of wisdom to enhance your green thumb
May 3, 2024 | Sarah Bailey, UConn Extension Master Gardener Program
Pathway in Health Sciences Connects UConn Students with Industry
Industry, students, and alums came together to discuss myriad career opportunities in health care
May 2, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Graduate Research Forum Spotlights Innovative Work, Real-World Impact
Organized by CAHNR's Office of Research, the event provides graduate students from across the College with an opportunity to showcase their work.
May 1, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Commencement Speaker Jerry Mande’s Lifelong Commitment to American Health
One of the minds behind the iconic Nutrition Facts label, Jerry Mande encourages CAHNR graduates to use their talents to do big things that "make the world, your country, and your community a better place.”
April 29, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Lifetime of 4-H Archery Programs through UConn 4-H
Walter and Nancy Squier have shared their love of archery and community service with thousands of Connecticut youth through UConn 4-H
April 25, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
CAHNR Senior Supports Community Environmental Projects Through Mentorship
Participating in the Difference Makers Mentor Program allowed senior Alexandra Blas to learn about environmentalism and her love of near-peer mentoring
April 24, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR’s Class of 2024
Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future
April 24, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR One Health Initiatives Addressing Human, Animal, and Environmental Issues
From a unique, university-wide conference to new curricula and innovative research, CAHNR is leading efforts in One Health approaches at UConn
April 23, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension