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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UConn Establishes NativeStar® Trademark for Novel Plants

Plant scientists have developed more attractive and manageable cultivars for landscaping in Connecticut

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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

UConn-Cuba Program Advances Health Promotion Research

The international research team looked at social determinants in the onset of cancer, obesity, HIV, and addiction

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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