As universities across the country begin their fall semester, University of Alabama at Birmingham experts offer steps a student can take to aid in a smooth and successful transition into college life.

Many college students are familiar with the term “freshman 15.” It’s used to describe the “15 pounds (7 kg)” students tend to gain during their first year in college. College students may gain weight ...

My day job is teaching introductory economics to about 700 Harvard undergraduates a year. Lately, when people hear that, they often ask how the economic crisis is changing what’s offered in a freshman ...