Director of News and Editorial Communications

Tom Breen

Tom Breen has been at UConn since 2012, serving as a news writer, deputy spokesperson, manager for special projects, UConn Today editor, and, as of January 2021, director of news and editorial communications. Prior to UConn, he worked as a reporter for The Associated Press, covering health care, religion, and state government in West Virginia and North Carolina, and before the AP, he worked at newspapers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He is the author of two books about Christianity and contemporary culture, and has published short fiction in many periodicals and anthologies. A second-generation Husky, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2000. He is the co-founder of the award-winning UConn 360 podcast and has given presentations on UConn history to community groups throughout Connecticut. He lives in Manchester, is active in volunteer organizations, and recommends that you try the coconut flavor at the Dairy Bar.


Author Archive

A young woman stands in front of a glass door, behind which is a seed library.

Sowing the Seeds of a New Community Resource

'A place on campus where you’re able to get the seeds you need, the pots you need, and the other resources you need to grow your own food'

The Straits Times

Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks to Record Winter Low as Earth Heats Up

Louisville Courier-Journal

Cicadas Will Return to Kentucky This Year

SCV News

An Earthquake Brought Turks, Syrians Together

CT Mirror

Opinion: What Maria Ressa Can Teach Americans

Guardians of Hope: Empowering Child Advocacy Podcast

Is Modern Motherhood in Crisis?

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt visiting with UConn students with a blue overlay over the photo and a "UConn Firsts" logo on top of it

UConn Firsts: First Visit From a First Lady

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt addressed a student assembly on the importance of young people’s contributions to the war effort, and toured the poultry houses, dairy barns, and residences used by CWLA members

A man standing in front of a classroom, leading a discussion.

Ideas + Impact: UConn Waterbury’s Hub for Innovation and Leadership

Through Ideas + Impact, undergraduate students at UConn Waterbury are gaining critical skills while shaping the future of their campus and community

The Washington Post

Butterflies in the US are Disappearing at a ‘Catastrophic’ Rate

The character Miss Huang from the Apple TV+ show "Severance" sits on a bench in front of a painting.

The Child Boss in ‘Severance’ Reveals a Devastating Truth About Work and Child-Rearing in the 21st Century

Miss Huang is, in many ways, capitalism’s ideal child