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
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
March 25, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Sunday Sales Did Not Harm nor Help Liquor, Grocery Stores in CT
A new study finds fear over Sunday liquor sales from Connecticut package stores was unfounded
March 25, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Winter Worries: Road Salts and Private Wells
UConn Extension programs are addressing use of road salts in Connecticut communities and helping keep residential drinking water safe
March 11, 2024 | Mike Dietz, PhD, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resource & UConn Extension
KSI Program Supporting Athletic Trainer Services in Secondary Schools Extended
UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) has received an additional $3 million to continue their innovATe program, connecting schools around the nation with athletic training services
March 4, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Much Ado About Waste: Meet UConn Environmental Economist Jackson Somers
One community's trash is a UConn researcher's treasure
February 29, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Are ChatGPT Exercise Recommendations Just What the Doctor Ordered?
According to a new study, ChatGPT’s output provided only 41% of the content expected in a gold-standard exercise recommendation
February 27, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Shoreline Restoration Project Comes Alive Through UConn’s Eco-Digital Storytellers Program
A team of West Haven High School students is working with UConn to tell environmental stories and find solutions for their community
February 23, 2024 | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Come on, Get Hoppy! UConn Provides Guidance on Growing Hops in CT
Experts from UConn Extension are helping bolster the craft brewing industry with research and outreach on this all-important crop
February 15, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
The Many Lives of the UConn Forest
The UConn Forest consists of 2,100 acres of living laboratory and a natural classroom supporting academic, research, sustainability, and outreach programs
February 8, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Physical Therapy Program Integrates Mental Health Education, Treatment
This approach leverages physical therapists' unique training in both exercise and making personal connections with patients
February 6, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources