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

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Dollar Store Expansion Pushes Out Independent Grocery Stores, Decreases Local Employment Opportunities

A new study finds one out of every 20 independent grocery stores will go out of business within a few years of a dollar store arriving in their area

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CAHNR Celebrates Record-Setting Year in Research Success

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking grant success

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CAHNR Celebrates Students, Donors at Annual Scholars Celebration

Hundreds of students and their families joined donors and CAHNR administration to celebrate achievement, generosity, and community

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Strengthening the Danbury Community with UConn Extension

From STEM programs to nutrition education, Danbury Public Schools and UConn Extension collaborate to help the community

CAHNR’s Kristen Govoni Recognized for Excellence in Food and Agricultural Education by APLU, USDA

A three-time UConn alum, Govoni is being honored for scholarship, exemplary pedagogy, and dedication to instruction

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Thermal Refuges Help Trout Beat the Heat in Hot Weather

New research explores how cold-water fish handle extreme heat in Connecticut

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On the Field with Sports Nutritionist Jennifer Fields

“I always say if you exercise, you’re an athlete." Jennifer Fields helps athletes of every variety use nutrition to maximize performance and health

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UConn Land Use Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Evolving Needs

As populations increase and tensions persist between development and the environment, programs offered through UConn's Land Use Academy are more important than ever

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Ask UConn Extension: Fall Garden Care Means a More Bountiful Season Next Year

The growing season is winding down, but now is the time to set up next spring’s garden for success

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Bringing Parkinson’s Information, Interventions to CT’s Hispanic Communities

Colón-Semenza, collaborators, and students are working to improve access to culturally and linguistically tailored health information to this underserved population