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
CAHNR Alum Tsa Shelton, a “One Health” Success Story
In her role at the USDA, Shelton ensures quality, wholesome meat reaches consumers around the world
February 24, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CT Bird Atlas Tracks State Birds with Eye Toward Conservation
A UConn team leads a massive community research effort to catalogue birds across the state
February 17, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Pioneer in Turfgrass Science, “Dr. Dirt,” Honored with New Scholarship
William (Bill) Dest had a love for turfgrass that inspired generations, and a new scholarship aims to ensure his memory lives on
February 10, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Rabies Readiness: Genomic Surveillance Helps Prepare for Outbreaks in Bats
This study is the first to collect genetic sequencing data from bat rabies viruses in the Northeast
February 9, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Steven Geary Named International Organization for Mycoplasmology Chair
Since 1976, the IOM has fostered research and promoted collaboration among mycoplasmologists around the world
February 7, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Lab to Table? Induced Pluripotent Bovine Stem Cells Overcome Decades-Long Challenges for Cultivated Meat
Technology from animal scientists is paving the way for future advances in sustainable food production
January 27, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
My CAHNR Experience: Emily Syme, The Covid College Experience
One CAHNR student shares the ups and downs of a college career impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic
January 25, 2022 | Emily Syme, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Honors Former Dean Cameron Faustman’s Decades of Service
The CAHNR community came together virtually to recognize the contributions of beloved alumnus, emeritus professor, and interim dean Cameron Faustman
January 24, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Eversource Energy Center Prepares for Storms with Stormwise Program
Stormwise helps develop forest systems in Connecticut that are resilient to climate change and coexist with human infrastructure
January 19, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Study Finds Stream Restorations Increase Home Values
Streams that were once filled with trash can be restored to increase homeowners' bottom line and reduce pollution
January 17, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources