This course explores the evolving relationship between U.S. higher education and the federal state after World War II. Through readings and discussion, students will examine how colleges and universities helped meet the political, social, military, and scientific priorities of the Cold War state, and how these relationships contributed to the expansion and transformation of American higher education. While the seminar focuses primarily on the United States, it also includes comparative attention to the Soviet Union, particularly in fields such as science and technology, to explore how Cold War competition in areas like the space race influenced state initiatives and higher education in both nations.
Days: TU  01:00-03:50 PM