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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Steven Geary Named International Organization for Mycoplasmology Chair

Since 1976, the IOM has fostered research and promoted collaboration among mycoplasmologists around the world

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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

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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

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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

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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

Restoring streams near homes can increase resale value by up to 15%, according to a new study (Adobe Stock).

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