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

Hartford Business Journal

UConn Raises $720M in First Phase of Largest Ever Fundraising Campaign

CT Post

Where in CT Are Violent Deaths Happening? New Project Explains Trends

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UConn Launches Largest Campaign in University History

The ambitious $1.5B 'Because of UConn' Campaign puts students first in four-pillar mission

Newsweek

Scientists Reveal Snack That May Slash Colon Cancer Risk

The Sun (UK)

Popular Snack Found to Slash Bowel Cancer Risk as Scientists Highlight ‘Long-term Health Benefit’

The Times of India

This Common Dry Fruit Can Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

The Cool Down

Researchers Utilize Groundbreaking Method to Study Species Once on Brink of Extinction

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UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty

Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated

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UConn Amplifies Sustainability Message with Spring Fling

From goat yoga to zero-waste barbecue, spreading the message that sustainability is creative and rewarding

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UConn Firsts: The First Earth Day

The first Earth Day ever held at UConn was also the first Earth Day, ever