Center for
Effective Government
Education Jan 13 2022
CEG Announces 2022 Class of Civic Leadership Academy
Engagement Sep 24 2021
'The Democracy Series,' Collaborative Book Talk Initiative between CEG, Chicago Center on Democracy, and Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Launches
Engagement Jun 28 2021
Dylan Schaffer Appointed Assistant Director of University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government
Engagement Apr 29 2021
CEG and WBEZ Chicago's Daily Talk Show 'Reset' Launch Collaborative Series 'Re-Imagine Chicago'
Engagement Mar 01 2021
CEG Announces Inaugural Cohort of Senior Practitioner Fellows
Education Jan 07 2021
The University of Chicago Center for Effective Government and Harris Public Policy Announce 2021 Class of Civic Leadership Academy
Engagement Dec 28 2020
Faith Powell Appointed Assistant Director of University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government
Education Nov 17 2020
ADL and the Aspen Institute Announce CEG Executive Director Sadia Sindhu Among New Class of Civil Society Fellowship
At the Center for Effective Government, we work to strengthen institutions of democracy and improve the capability of our government to solve public problems.
News
Our work is underway, bringing key players together and moving the needle to make our government better. Read the latest from the Center for Effective Government and our affiliates and partners, and catch up on the most recent news on government effectiveness and its impact on the issues we face every day.
VOA Jan 06 2022
The Global Legacy of January 6
ABC News Jan 06 2022
Americans' faith in election integrity drops: POLL
News Nov 08 2021
New “Filibuster Reform Forum” Gathers, Examines, and Explains Diversity of Proposals
The Washington Post Nov 01 2021
Big government vastly expanded presidential power. Republicans use it to sabotage the administrative state.
The Washington Post Oct 28 2021
The Biden administration still has a lot of vacant positions. It’s a growing problem.
News Oct 26 2021
Defending the Public: Takenya Nixon (CLA’21) Takes a Seat at the Table
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Areas of focus
Solving the problems of government ineffectiveness is hard work, and requires a multi-faceted theory of action. The Center for Effective Government organizes its work and activities, and builds bridges between its stakeholders—scholars, students, practitioners, leaders, journalists, and advocates—around three key areas: ideas, education, and engagement.
People
Protecting and strengthening democracy will require all hands on deck. Our team is ready to lead the charge for reform. Meet the leaders of the Center for Effective Government.