July 16, 2024 Harris Prof. William Howell was asked to comment on a Voice of America piece on President Biden's first post-assassination attempt speech. For the president, whose weak debate performance last month triggered questions about his age and mental acuity, the assassination attempt of his rival adds an additional layer of complication, said William Howell, the Sydney Stein professor in American politics at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Read the full story here: https://www.voanews.com/a/biden-returns-to-campaign-trail-after-rival-trump-s-assassination-attempt/7700314.html Faculty Spotlight William Howell Director of the Center for Effective Government 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 Harris Campus Visit Wed., May 07, 2025 | 9:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy - The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., May 07, 2025 | 12:00 PM Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Thu., May 08, 2025 | 7:30 PM
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