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 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! MACRM and PhD Information Session Thu., December 05, 2024 | 8:30 AM Decide your UChicago DPSS Track: Academic vs. Professional Track Insights Thu., December 05, 2024 | 7:30 PM Public Capital Markets Credential (PCMC) Info Session In Chinese Fri., December 06, 2024 | 7:00 AM