William Howell
The Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at Harris Public Policy
William Howell is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and a professor in the Department of Political Science and the College. He has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working...View profile
By Andrew Bauld
December 14, 2017
The formation of knowledge in today’s society begs the simple question of “how?” With the university a place of academic silos, the internet an unreliable news source and massive amounts...Read more
By Carl Vogel
May 13, 2017
Engagement initiatives help community leader Jennifer Maddox
Source: Five Thirty Eight
March 22, 2017
Prof. William Howell examines how presidential customs command respect
Source: CNN
November 14, 2016
Prof. William Howell examines tensions between populist rhetoric, Electoral College
Source: Boston Public Radio
July 18, 2016
Prof. William Howell examines political significance of Baby Boomer presidential candidates
Source: Wall Street Journal
May 3, 2016
Article reviews Prof. William Howell’s book on strengthening the executive branch
Source: Salon
April 26, 2016
In op-ed, Prof. William Howell argues Congress’ structure creates ‘a mutuality that favors rampant special-interest politics’
Source: U.S. News & World Report
January 19, 2016
Prof. William Howell discusses President Obama's comments about ‘rancor and suspicion’ between political parties in Washington
Source: ChicagoInno
July 31, 2015
Article cites study by Prof. William Howell on Race To The Top program, Prof. Luigi Zingales’ paper on lack of societal benefits of financial sector growth
July 24, 2015
Five years have passed since the Obama administration announced the winners of the $4 billion Race to the Top contest, a major federal initiative designed to stimulate education reform among...Read more
Source: Education Next
July 15, 2015
In op-ed, Prof. William Howell discusses study that finds Race to the Top initiative created significant momentum for states’ education reforms
Source: Mic
July 9, 2015
In Q&A, Prof. William Howell discusses President Obama's place in history, compared to other effective Democratic presidents
Source: Vox
September 10, 2014
Prof. William Howell says that President Obama has entered ‘new frontier’ with expansion of executive authority, presidential power
Source: NPR.org
September 17, 2013
Prof. William Howell says presidents facing unpredictable circumstances must improvise
Source: Foreign Affairs
September 9, 2013
Prof. William Howell examines President Obama's political motivation in seeking congressional approval for military action in Syria
By Susie Allen
March 21, 2012
The Harris School of Public Policy Studies hosted presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Monday, March 19 for a forum on economic policy, with a focus on how government should approach...Read more