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 Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States