The article contends that colleges and universities today have a duty to help students navigate a world filled with digital distraction, economic uncertainty, and cultural polarization by teaching not just facts but focus, resilience, and thoughtful engagement with complex issues. It argues that higher education must evolve its mission to foster deeper intellectual habits and personal purpose, not merely prepare students for careers.

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