The Cold War, in many ways, instituted the modern university. As the great powers in the world—specifically the U.S. and the USSR—engaged in a “brain race”, there was a major emphasis on innovation for international competition.1 In order to advance in the competition, the U.S. government acknowledged the importance of a well-educated population and attracting talent to the country. This led to the establishment of numerous scholarships and funds to encourage the youth to seek higher education. Furthermore, it also aided in the diversification of American universities. Governments across the world also followed in hopes of prosperity. However, this seemed to backfire—the now substantially educated youth soon began to initiate rebellions across the globe.