
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
Cuts to School Lunch and Food Bank Funding Mean Less Fresh Produce for Children and Families
June 12, 2025 | Tom Breen
‘Half the Tree of Life’: Ecologists’ Horror as Nature Reserves Are Emptied of Insects
June 11, 2025 | Tom Breen
Natural Disasters Can Be More Dangerous for People with Neurological Conditions—Here’s How You Can Prepare
June 6, 2025 | Tom Breen
UConn School of Pharmacy Makes Major Push to Raise Pharmaceutical Industry Career Awareness
'Industry fellowships are highly competitive, with a rigorous application process that spans several months. UConn does a great job preparing us for this path through a variety of resources'
June 4, 2025 | C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice