William Curth

William Curth

teaching assistant United States

William 'Mel' Curth is a teaching assistant at the University of Oklahoma who made headlines after giving a zero grade to a student for an essay that cited biblical principles in discussing gender norms. Curth's decision was criticized as potentially punitive and inappropriate, particularly due to the religious context of the student's arguments, which sparked a debate on academic freedom and the treatment of religious beliefs in educational settings.

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United States United States: William 'Mel' Curth, the graduate teaching assistant, was fired after giving Fulnecky a zero for her paper, which he deemed offensive. 3

Fox News: University of Oklahoma fires teaching assistant after zero grade scandal

United States United States: William 'Mel' Curth, the teaching assistant, failed Fulnecky on her assignment, describing it as 'highly offensive.' 3

Fox News: Conservative professor slams 0 grade after Oklahoma student's biblical essay