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Dr. Morris Kalliny serves as Vice President for Global Affairs and Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Rowan University, while holding the academic rank of Professor. He earned his Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing from The University of Texas-RGV, an MBA from Northwest Nazarene University, and a B.A. in Business Administration and Education from Middle East University.
His research examines cross-cultural marketing strategies, advertising effectiveness across cultures, media's role in cultural change (particularly in Arab societies), and religious influences on consumer behavior. With over 80 publications, his work appears in leading journals including Journal of Advertising Research, Journal of Consumer Affairs, and International Journal of Consumer Studies.
Dr. Kalliny's extensive research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on cultural dimensions of business, particularly examining Arab-Western cultural comparisons, religious influences on consumer behavior, and media's societal impacts. Key themes include cross-cultural advertising effectiveness, religious symbolism in marketing, consumer animosity, and business implications of cultural values.
- Faculty Excellence Award (Missouri S&T)
- Best Professor of the Year - Executive MBA (Boeing Institute)
- Nokyoon Kwak Faculty Research Award
- Outstanding Teaching Award (Missouri S&T)
Before assuming his current administrative role, Dr. Kalliny held leadership positions including Associate Dean and Interim Dean of the Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University, and similar roles at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Saint Louis University, and Eastern Washington University. He frequently contributes to media discussions on international business and cultural issues.
