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 A Conversation with Harris Public Policy Dean Ethan Bueno de Mesquita - Chicago Thu., May 01, 2025 | 6:00 PM The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Stock Exchange Room 230 S Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60603 United States 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
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