Morgan R. Clevenger, Ed.D., MBA

Associate Professor of Management

Morgan Clevenger

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Morgan R. Clevenger grew up as a country boy in West Virginia. As a first-generation college student himself, he champions underdogs and those wanting to better themselves. As an egalitarian, he is a firm believer in contributing to community and being a good citizen.

As much as teaching, Clevenger loves research! He is involved in several ongoing projects and is open to help others organize research efforts including seeking funding when needed.

Education

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Corporate Social Responsibility & Global Business Ethics, Monarch Business School, Switzerland
  • Ed.D, University of Missouri-Columbia
  • M.B.A., West Virginia University
  • B.S.J., West Virginia University

Research Interests

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurial community development
  • Entrepreneurial ecosystems
  • Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
  • Corporate citizenship
  • Leadership
  • Corporate engagement in American higher education
  • Organizational behavior
  • Social issues in management
  • Nonprofit management and leadership
  • Fundraising

Selected Publications

  • Clevenger, M. R., & Fortunato, M. W-P (Eds.). (2022). Entrepreneurial communities and ecosystems: Theories in culture, empowerment, and leadership. New York, NY: Routledge.
  • Clevenger, M. R., & Fortunato, M. W-P (Eds.). (2022). Empowering entrepreneurial communities and ecosystems: Case Study Insights. New York, NY: Routledge.
  • Clevenger, M. R., MacGregor, C. J., & Sturm, P. (2021). Partnership motives and ethics in corporate investment in higher education. Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development (AHEPD) Book Series. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
  • Clevenger, M. R. (2019). Corporate citizenship and higher education: Behaviors, engagement, and ethics. New York, NY: Palgrave-Macmillan.
  • Clevenger, M. R., & MacGregor, C. J. (2019). Business and corporation engagement with higher education: Models, theories, and best practices. Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing.
  • Fortunato, M. W-P, & Clevenger, M. R. (Eds.). (2017). Toward entrepreneurial community development: Leaping cultural and leadership boundaries. New York, NY: Routledge.

Fun Facts

  • Clevenger has traveled to more than 35 countries.
  • He plays piano and organ as well as sings tenor.
  • He loves gardening and indoor plants.
  • Clevenger has won research and teaching awards.
  • He has rowed on the WVU crew team.