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 Get to Know Harris! Appointment with MSCAPP Academic Director Anne Rogers Thu., September 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM University of Chicago Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 275 Washington DC, DC 20006 United States Get to Know Harris! Appointment with MSCAPP Professor James Turk Fri., September 13, 2024 | 10:00 AM University of Chicago Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 275 Washington DC, DC 20006 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., September 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM