Jason R. Lanter, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at Kutztown University and enters his fifth year as the Faculty Athletics Representative at KU in 2019-20.
Lanter earned a B.S. in Psychology from St. Lawrence University, an M.A. in Kinesiology (Sport Psychology) from the University of Maryland, and a Ph.D. in Psychology (Social Psychology) from Miami University.
Dr. Lanter’s research focuses on the intersection of sport and social issues. Specifically, he examines the attitudes and behaviors of sport fans, as well as perceived social roles for men and women. His publications include articles in Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, Journal of Sport Behavior, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Teaching of Psychology, as well as multiple book chapters.
Prior to completing his Ph.D., he worked as an academic advisor. This experience led to his concern about the roles of athletics and academics in higher education. His comments about issues in intercollegiate athletics and college sport reform have been featured in various media outlets, such as Athletic Business, InsideHigherEd.com, The New York Times, TIME magazine, USA Today, and on Huffpost Live and NPR.
