Dr. Ronald F. Levant Endowed Fund

The Dr. Ronald F. Levant Endowed Fund was created in 2020 by Dr. Levant to support graduate students studying or conducting research at The University of Akron Counseling Psychology Program with focus on the psychology of men and masculinities.

Dr. Levant holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley; an Ed.D. in clinical psychology and public practice from Harvard University; an M.B.A. in general management from Boston University; and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Muhlenberg College. Dr. Levant has been one of the leading pioneers of the new field of the psychology of men. Considered a foremost authority on the psychology of men and masculinities, Dr. Levant conducts research on men’s gender role strain, emotional expressivity, alexithymia, mental and physical health, fathering, and masculinity ideology in a multicultural perspective. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited 19 books, and over 250 refereed journal articles and book chapters. His most recent books are Levant, R. F., & Pryor, S. (2020). The Tough Standard: The Hard Truths about Masculinity and Violence. New York: Oxford University Press, and Levant, R. F., & Wong, Y. J. (eds.) (2017). The Psychology of Men and Masculinities. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

A fellow and 2005 president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Levant has also served as president of its Division 43 (Family Psychology) and of the Massachusetts Psychological Association. He is a licensed psychologist and a double diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (clinical and family psychology). His numerous awards include the 2010 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Research, 2002 Harold Hildreth Award (Division 18, Psychologists in Public Service), and 1995 Ezra Saul Psychological Service Award (Massachusetts Psychological Association).

The Dr. Ronald F. Levant Endowed Fund will be awarded to a graduate student studying counseling psychology, with first consideration for those studying men & masculinities and who have a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Candidate selection will be made by the chair of the department of psychology or his/her designee. This fund will be applied first to the recipient’s student account for tuition and fees. Remaining funds can be used for living expenses or costs associated with research at UA, and may be reportable and/or taxable to the recipient. The recipient may be asked to provide documentation of living or research expenses prior to receiving the award, and the award may be paid on behalf of the student to a third party. Award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds.