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 Graduate Research Forum Spotlights Innovative Work, Real-World Impact
Organized by CAHNR's Office of Research, the event provides graduate students from across the College with an opportunity to showcase their work.
May 1, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
CAHNR Commencement Speaker Jerry Mande’s Lifelong Commitment to American Health
One of the minds behind the iconic Nutrition Facts label, Jerry Mande encourages CAHNR graduates to use their talents to do big things that "make the world, your country, and your community a better place.”
April 29, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Lifetime of 4-H Archery Programs through UConn 4-H
Walter and Nancy Squier have shared their love of archery and community service with thousands of Connecticut youth through UConn 4-H
April 25, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
CAHNR Senior Supports Community Environmental Projects Through Mentorship
Participating in the Difference Makers Mentor Program allowed senior Alexandra Blas to learn about environmentalism and her love of near-peer mentoring
April 24, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR’s Class of 2024
Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future
April 24, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
New UConn Extension Publication Website Shares Answers Connecticut Residents Can Trust
“It’s hard to know if some of the information that can be found online should be trusted. We want to help people quickly access answers that are proven to be successful for Connecticut.”
April 19, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, UConn Extension & College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Advancing Approaches to Physical Therapy
From early mobilization to using neuroscience for physical rehabilitation, Daniele Piscitelli is helping patients and the field of physical therapy move forward
April 11, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement
Members of the CAHNR community came together March 27, 2024 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.
April 9, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Vertical Studio Model Fosters Collaboration between Landscape Architecture Students
'The value of incorporating the vertical studio is that constant reminder to students that what they’ve learned in the previous class isn’t forgotten, it’s added'
April 3, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Heat Mitigation Improves Worker Safety and the Bottom Line
Climate change is a major factor in laborer safety. A new study from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute shows how heat mitigation can help keep workers safe and productive
April 1, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources