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
UConn Establishes NativeStar® Trademark for Novel Plants
Plant scientists have developed more attractive and manageable cultivars for landscaping in Connecticut
June 8, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Sydney Everhart Appointed Head of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Molecular epidemiologist Sydney Everhart will join the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources to lead the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
June 2, 2021 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn-Cuba Program Advances Health Promotion Research
The international research team looked at social determinants in the onset of cancer, obesity, HIV, and addiction
June 1, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Student Entrepreneurs Use Nutritional Bar to Reach Out to Those in Need
Reach Bar fills a market need at the same time it helps reduce child hunger
May 27, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Alum Brings A World of Experience to Nutritional Sciences Students
CAHNR alum Pat Anthony has traveled the globe, but keeps bringing her knowledge back for UConn students
May 19, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Receive White Coats
The White Coat Ceremony represents the end of students’ classroom experience as they start their clinical practice.
May 18, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Honors Dedicated Alum, Richard DelFavero
DelFavero ('56, '58) remained a lifelong member of the CAHNR community and provided transformational support for students and faculty
May 12, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Research Outreach Program Supports Underrepresented Students
Experiential learning allows underrepresented students to gain knowledge and skills for promising careers in food, nutrition, and health fields.
May 3, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Impact of COVID-19 on Racial-Ethnic Minorities Among Persons with Opioid Use Disorder
Findings highlight differences in the experiences of racial-ethnic minorities with opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 26, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Recognized for Using ‘Exercise as Medicine’ During the Pandemic
UConn was one of 73 schools to receive a gold designation nationwide for their creative efforts to keep students active during the pandemic
April 22, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources