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

A picture of fresh vegetables. Food pantry clients say they want fresh fruits and vegetables, but that those aren't always available.

Greening the Food Supply Chain: Developing Sustainable Food Systems through Interdisciplinary Collaboration

A recently published paper highlights the current state of sustainable food production research, from food nanotechnology to plant-based options and urban agriculture.

Bottlenose dolphin

New Model Identifies Shortcut for Understanding Dolphin Health

After decades of research, a group of scientists have found a new way to use blood samples to evaluate the health of an entire dolphin population

An older woman eats a meager meal alone.

Gray Divorce Puts Women at Greater Risk of Food Insecurity

American women who divorce after 50 have an increased likelihood of experience food insecurity, according to new UConn research

Milk pour into a mason jar

Bird Flu and Milk: What You Need to Know from UConn Dairy Safety Expert Dennis D’Amico

While cases have not been detected in Connecticut yet, D'Amico answers common questions about the safety of milk products

Dean Indrajeet Chaubey

Chaubey Reappointed as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

During his first term, Chaubey oversaw record growth at CAHNR in research, academics, and extension engagement

Clinton Mathias in his lab in the Jones Building. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

UConn Professor Patents Novel Food Allergy Treatment

Researchers from UConn and Western New England University found that when mice were exposed to curcumin during an allergic reaction, they did not develop allergic symptoms

Homepage of 4-H Biotech Game

Game On: UConn 4-H Introduces Youth to Biotechnology

A new online game from UConn Extension helps youth build awareness of biotechnology and the potential careers it could lead to

Dennis D'Amico may be a professor of animal science, but his background in microbiology has fueled a long-term love of craft brewing.

Food Microbiologist Shares Long-Brewing Passion for Making Craft Beer

Whether it’s to make cheese, ice cream, or beer, Dennis D’Amico’s unique approach to the science of food keeps his passion brewing

Nancy Kirkiles-Smith ’85 (CLAS) ’96 (CAHNR)

CAHNR Alum Nancy Kirkiles-Smith Rediscovers Passion for Nutrition with Weekend Kitchen

Combining her knowledge of immunology and nutrition, Nancy Kirkiles-Smith helps people see that living by the adage "you are what you eat" can also be a lot of fun

Young Building

CAHNR Establishes Collaborations with Indian Universities

The agreements allows the College, its students, and faculty to conduct research on a truly global scale