August 19, 2024 Prof. William Howell was quoted in a Newsweek piece about the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, calling it "Biden appreciation night." Biden only stepped down when every pathway forward for him was closed," William Howell, the University of Chicago's Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics, told Newsweek. "In this extraordinary moment of transition, then, his relationship to the Democratic Party – and with it, his historical legacy — remains complicated. Read the full story here: https://www.newsweek.com/dnc-2024-kickoff-monday-night-biden-1940467 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 22, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Energy, Innovation, and Policy—A Podcast Discussion on “Unintended Consequences” Thu., January 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM Masterclass with Lesley Turner Mon., January 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM