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
Rudd Center: New Study Finds Fast-Food Companies Spending More on Advertising, Disproportionately Targeting Black and Latino Youth
Industry spent $5 billion on advertising in 2019, and Black youth viewed 75% more ads than their white peers
June 17, 2021 | Kristin Messina, UConn Rudd Center
Weight Stigma is a Burden Around the World – and Has Negative Consequences Everywhere
Contrary to public perceptions, weight stigma does not motivate people to lose weight; it worsens health and reduces quality of life
June 11, 2021 | Rebecca Puhl, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences and Deputy Director, UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
An Update on UConn’s Policy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination
The goal of the policy is to safeguard health and wellness on UConn's campuses
June 4, 2021 | Interim President Dr. Andrew Agwunobi
Hitting the Trail in Connecticut Just Got Easier
Connecticut Trail Finder is a new resource for those looking to explore the Nutmeg State's 2,000 miles of trails
June 4, 2021 | Stacey Stearns, UConn Extension
International Study of Weight Stigma Reveals Similar, Pervasive Experiences Across Six Countries
Findings also show negative implications of weight stigma for health care
June 1, 2021 | Kristin Messina, UConn Rudd Center
Professor Emeritus Gives Back to Students with Africana Studies Scholarship
The professor and playwright's bequest will help UConn students for years to come
May 27, 2021 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Color-coded Nutrition Info Helps Food Pantry Clients Choose Healthier Options
The study reinforces earlier findings that food pantry clients want healthy food options
May 25, 2021 | Kristin Messina, UConn Rudd Center
Why is the FDA Funded in Part by the Companies It Regulates?
Nearly half the agency's budget now comes from 'user fees' paid by companies seeking approval for medical devices or drugs
May 21, 2021 | C. Michael White, UConn School of Pharmacy
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack a Warning of Infrastructure’s Vulnerability
Organizations need to shift thinking from 'if we get attacked' to 'when we get attacked'
May 18, 2021 | Stephen Fitzgerald, Instructor-in-Residence, School of Business