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 Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2024
New educators join several CAHNR departments, bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community
August 30, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Protecting People and Animals from Eastern Equine Encephalitis
With this mosquito-borne disease currently circulating in New England, Emily Reinhardt ’20 (CAHNR), assistant clinical professor, and Ash Nakashima, graduate student, in UConn’s Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science share information to keep Connecticut residents and their animals safe.
August 28, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Transitioning Invasive Plants from a ‘Horror Movie’ to Managed Landscapes
While invasives can seem as scary as a horror movie, UConn experts calm public fears with science-based resources
August 26, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Cheese Champions: UConn Cheeses Win Awards in National, Regional Competitions
The cheeses are produced on-site at the UConn Creamery using milk from the UConn dairy herd and are available for sale at the UConn Dairy Bar
August 21, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
‘Life-Changing’ Experiences at Home and Abroad
From a study abroad trip learning about wildlife in South Africa to an internship exposing Connecticut residents to UConn resources, Sarah Frances used her summer to the fullest
August 19, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn 4-H Sparks Career Exploration for Tahlia Watson of Bloomfield
For Tahlia Watson, UConn 4-H provided a spark that ignited a love for working with animals, leadership, and community engagement
August 13, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Understanding what Makes Ticks Tick Through Their Spit
Andrei Abarientos ‘26 (CAHNR) is interning this summer at Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a National Institutes of Health laboratory, to learn about a unique aspect of this harmful insect
August 12, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Alum Tyler Gavitt Uses Science to Design Vaccines and Foster Open Public Health Discussion
From transformational research experiences, to basketball championships and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, three-time UConn alum Tyler Gavitt shares his UConn journey and where it's taken him
August 9, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Helping Businesses Grow: Turfgrass Field Day Connects Research and Industry
The flagship event helps foster collaboration and connection between UConn research and members of the business community
August 7, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Douglas Casa Inducted into National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Casa is an internationally recognized expert in exertional heat stroke to prevent sudden death during physical activity
August 5, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources