November 12, 2024 The Hyde Park Herald covered a University of Chicago Institute of Politics event at which Harris Prof. William Howell, director of the Center for Effective Government, participated in a panel discussion on presidential transitions. This is a precarious world we live in, and we don't have the luxury of saying we're going to have something less than a fully staffed, completely ready presidential administration on day one,” Howell said. Read the full piece here: https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/tossing-the-nuclear-football-iop-panel-breaks-down-the-presidential-transition-from-biden-to-trump/article_6c9afe40-a06e-11ef-ad7c-1b35a8d44b8a.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 Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., April 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM Get to Know Harris Credential Programs! A Virtual Information Session Tue., April 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM Tariffs, Trade & Tech, Oh My! Gina Raimondo Speaks Tue., April 29, 2025 | 12:30 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center CHICAGO, IL 60637 United States
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