Rachel McNally, James Milner and Deo Mwapinga
We are proud to announce James Milner, Professor of Political Science and Director of Migration and Diaspora Studies, has been awarded a Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award 2024-2025! James is pictured here with PhD candidate Rachel McNally and PhD graduate Deo Mwapinga.
This award is in recognition of faculty who provide exceptional service to graduate students as supervisors and research mentors. Sponsored by Graduate Studies and the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International), these awards reflect the impact excellent mentoring can have on graduate students.
Graduate students sent in nomination letters to Graduate Studies in support of their favourite supervisor and described the impact these professors had on their lives and academic paths. Here’s what they have to say:
“After seven years of working with James, I can say that choosing James as a supervisor was the best decision of my career. He has consistently guided me well and celebrated my progress. He is my biggest academic cheerleader.”
“James’ ethos and humility make him a unique scholar and mentor who each student deserves to have as their professor and mentor. I had the privilege of working with him for four years as my professor and PhD thesis supervisor. During this time, I learned a lot from him as a person, and more as a scholar.”
“James has a strong desire to see his students succeed in our careers. For James, it is not about simply checking the boxes to finish the degree but coming out of the degree with a well-rounded portfolio. James is always willing to listen and give helpful advice as I navigate choices in my academic and professional life. Whenever I see a new opportunity for publication or training I ask James, knowing he will give me wise counsel about which opportunities would be most beneficial for my professional development.”