It is with great sadness that we tell you that on August 17, 2016, we lost our colleague and friend Dr. Marc Cooper.

Dr. Cooper earned his PhD in Ancient History at the University of Minnesota in 1979 and came to Missouri State University in 1980. He published extensively in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, served as department head in history for six years, was a visiting professor at Hebrew University, and was a Fellow for Imagining America. Dr. Cooper was an integral force in making the eJournal of Public Affairs what it is today. His knowledge, interest in politics, and dedication to community made him the perfect choice as the journal’s managing editor. We could count on Marc to ensure the journal was of the highest quality.