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• Study: Nicotine Replacement Therapies May Not Be Effective in Helping People Quit Smoking ›

  Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) designed to help people stop smoking, specifically nicotine patches and nicotine gum, do not appear to be effective in helping smokers quit long-term, even when combined with smoking cessation counseling.

• UMass President Caret Appears on WUMB Radio’s Commonwealth Journal ›

  WUMB 91.9FM’s awarding-winning program Commonwealth Journal will feature University of Massachusetts President Robert Caret on the show Sunday, October 16, at 7 p.m.

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  College of Management Featured in The Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools: 2012 Edition” ›

  The College of Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review.

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  Governor Honors UMass Boston Professor Miren Uriarte ›

  Governor Deval Patrick honored UMass Boston professor Miren Uriarte as part of the "Recognizing Latino Educational Excellence" ceremony held at the State House on October 6.

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  Confucius Institute Hosts Free Performance Feb. 1 ›

  Enjoy 2 flute concertos, several ethnic dances, upbeat folk music and rich imagery.

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  Academy Award-Winning Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. Will Visit Campus Friday ›

  Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. is coming to campus to show scenes from his new movie, Red Tails, and take questions from the audience.

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  America Ferrera to Speak at UMass Boston January 31 ›

  Award winning actress and political activist, America Ferrera, will visit UMass Boston January 31 for the kickoff of the Women's Leadership Initiative.

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  UMass Boston Adds di Suvero Sculpture to Its Public Arts Initiative ›

  Sunflowers for Vincent was installed Thursday morning, December 15, between University Drive and the Harborwalk near the bend at the campus’s entrance from Morrissey Boulevard.

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  Office of Community Relations Helps Make Skating Dreams Comes True ›

  UMass Boston's Office of Community Relations arranged for students at Lawrence Family Development Charter School to be able to have an afternoon of skating at the Clark Athletic Center.

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  Pink at the Rink Brings in Record Amount of Donations ›

  UMass Boston’s men’s and women’s ice hockey teams collected a record $700 at Saturday’s fifth annual Pink at the Rink fundraiser at the Clark Athletic Center.

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  UMass Boston to Host Beacon Tailgate Party on Saturday ›

  UMass Boston will host a Beacon Tailgate Party at the Clark Athletic Center on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 1 p.m. as the men's and women's basketball teams take on Keene State.

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  Former Olympian Marion Jones to Speak at UMass Boston December 9 ›

  Former Olympic track star Marion Jones will visit the University of Massachusetts Boston Friday, December 9.

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  Pink at the Rink Brings in Record Amount of Donations ›

  UMass Boston’s men’s and women’s ice hockey teams collected a record $700 at Saturday’s fifth annual Pink at the Rink fundraiser at the Clark Athletic Center.

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  Academy Award-Winning Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. Will Visit Campus Friday ›

  Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. is coming to campus to show scenes from his new movie, Red Tails, and take questions from the audience.

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  America Ferrera to Speak at UMass Boston January 31 ›

  Award winning actress and political activist, America Ferrera, will visit UMass Boston January 31 for the kickoff of the Women's Leadership Initiative.

• Cappello Appointed New Vice Chancellor ›

  Gina Cappello will be new University Advancement vice chancellor

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