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 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Professor Sheng-Hao Lo Mon., February 02, 2026 | 7:00 PM Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., February 04, 2026 | 12:00 PM