We are returning to a conversation we had with Ezekiel Emanuel a few weeks ago about how the liberal arts tradition of broad-based learning can cultivate engaged citizens and analytical thinkers. As universities face mounting pressures from career-focused agendas, cultural battles, and skepticism, they must firmly reassert the timeless value of a well-rounded liberal arts foundation. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel emphasizes that revitalizing these democratic discussions and values is vital not just for individual flourishing, but for equipping the next generation of leaders to forge a more united society.