The Holler sits down with Dr. Connie Book, President of Elon University, for a conversation about what’s really happening on our college campuses — and why it matters to all of us.

Dr. Book talks about leading a university in a time when free speech, protest, and belonging are under the microscope. We dig into what it means to disagree without dehumanizing, how to keep classrooms open to every viewpoint, and what the next generation is teaching us about courage and curiosity.

She also shares stories from her time at The Citadel — including going through bootcamp at Fort Knox — and what those experiences taught her about leadership, chaos, and keeping your head when the world gets loud.

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