The essay form is a response to minds, art, communities and culture, understood through a writer’s body, intellect and being.

If newspapers are the first rough draft of history, magazines can offer a multi-dimensional second draft. A magazine essay, its author afforded the luxury of more writing time, can deliver in-depth ...

Some students are including their experiences tied to their background in college admissions essays despite the Trump administration cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion.

When the federal government set up boarding schools in the 19th century to assimilate Native American children into American culture, one of the objectives was to get them to turn away from the use of ...

As someone who has navigated the intricate tapestry of eight countries across three continents, I’ve learned firsthand that understanding language and culture is not just a nicety in global ...

Language is a cornerstone of human civilization and culture. We use it not just to communicate but also to transmit values, beliefs, and traditions. The values inherent in a culture are largely shaped ...

In the mid-2000s, the American novelist Jhumpa Lahiri moved to Rome and began writing only in Italian, a language she had long studied and loved. But on returning to the United States, Lahiri found ...

Arab American Heritage Month acknowledges the culture, history and contributions of Arab-Americans to the United States. IU offers year-round programming to learn Arabic and understand the culture.