Prof. William Howell weighs in on President Trump's use of executive orders and their impact on policy February 04, 2017 Harris Public Policy Prof. William Howell shares his insights on President Trump's use of executive orders to effect wide-spread policy change and how it compares to that of past U.S. presidents. 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 Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., June 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., June 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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