
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
Three Faculty Members Named Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
The University of Connecticut is proud to announce the selection of three exemplary faculty members as this year's Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors. This prestigious award represents the highest honor the University can confer upon its faculty, celebrating their outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and public engagement
June 26, 2025 | Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost
A ‘Blueprint for Mass Cybercrime’
New data breach, affecting 16 billion passwords and usernames, is an expansive threat for both individuals and institutions
June 25, 2025 | Stephen Fitzgerald, Academic Director of the Analytics and Information Management (AIM) Program at the School of Business
UConn Hartford Receives $500,000 from The Hartford to Support Student Housing Scholarships
'This investment in our students is also an investment in Hartford’s future'
June 24, 2025 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Millions Rally Against Authoritarianism, While the White House Portrays Protests as Threats
June 16, 2025 | Tom Breen
Pre-Game Rituals Build Stronger Bonds Than the Game Itself
June 12, 2025 | Tom Breen