From 1982 to 1987, Milgrom was a professor of economics and management at Yale University. In 1987, Milgrom returned as an economics professor to his alma mater, Stanford University, where he is currently the Shirley and Leonard Ely Professor of Humanities and Sciences in the Department of Economics. He was the doctoral thesis advisor for several students, notably John Bates Clark Medal winner Susan Athey.[citation needed]