Each year, the Graduate School recognizes the important contributions of graduate faculty to the excellence of graduate education at the University. Click on the opportunities listed below for more information about eligibility requirements and nomination processes. Please be sure to review the deadlines for nominating faculty for awards.
Provost's Award for Faculty Excellence in Graduate and Postdoctoral Mentorship
The Office of the Provost and the Graduate School are soliciting student-initiated
nominations for the Provost’s Award for Faculty Excellence in Graduate and Postdoctoral
Mentorship. This award will recognize mentors who provide widely recognized excellence
in mentorship support that fosters the academic, professional, and holistic growth
of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
- Outstanding Graduate Director - Recent Awardees
2024 - 25 - David Werner, Psychology
2023 - 24 - Loretta Mason-Williams, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Research and Action
2022 - 23 - Manoj Agarwal, Data Analytics; Suzy Lee, Human Rights
2021-22 - Hiroki Sayama, Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
2020-21 - Kathleen Sterling, Anthropology; David Jenkins, Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies
2019-20 - Jeroen Gerrits, Comparative Literature
2018-19 - Leslie Gates, Sociology
2017-18 - Nicole Rouhana, Nursing; Elizabeth Mellin, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Research and Action
2016-17 - Gretchen Mahler, Biomedical Engineering
2015-16 - Qiqing Yu, Mathematical Sciences
2014-15 - Mohammad Khasawneh, Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
2013-14 - Leslie Lander, Computer Science
2012-13 - Mark Fowler, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2010-11 - Nancy Um, Art History
2009-10 - Theresa Grabo, Decker School of Nursing
2008-09 - Andrew Walkling, Theatre
2007-08 - Lisa Tessman, Philosophy
2006-07 - George Bobinski, School of Management; James Constable, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2005-06 - Thomas A. P. Sinclair, Public Administration
2004-05 - Joyce Ferrario, Decker School of Nursing