August 19, 2024 Prof. William Howell was quoted in a Newsweek piece about the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, calling it "Biden appreciation night." Biden only stepped down when every pathway forward for him was closed," William Howell, the University of Chicago's Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics, told Newsweek. "In this extraordinary moment of transition, then, his relationship to the Democratic Party – and with it, his historical legacy — remains complicated. Read the full story here: https://www.newsweek.com/dnc-2024-kickoff-monday-night-biden-1940467 Faculty Spotlight William Howell Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics William Howell has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working on research projects on Obama's education initiatives, distributive politics, and the normative foundations of executive power. Upcoming Events More events Coffee Chat in Austin, TX Mon., October 07, 2024 | 2:00 PM Cosmic Saltillo 1300 E 4th St Austin, TX 78702 United States Austin Prospective Student and Alumni Mixer Mon., October 07, 2024 | 6:00 PM The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen Downtown 800 W 6th St #100 Austin, TX 78701 United States National Fair Chance Hiring Conference – Erasing Criminal Records: What’s New in Policy and Practice Tue., October 08, 2024 | 1:30 PM Chicago Urban League 4510 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60653 United States
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