Poetically, Tolkien’s long struggle to realize his vision — the self-doubt that led to long pauses in composition, his frustrations with publishers and his general inability to be satisfied enough ...

A teaching assistant who gave a student a 0 on an essay citing the Bible will no longer be teaching at the University of Oklahoma.

Fulnecky appealed her grade on the assignment, which was worth 3% of the final grade in the class, and the university said the assignment would not count. It also placed Curth on leave, and Oklahoma’s ...

The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.