Kenneth J. Cooper
About Kenneth J. Cooper
Kenneth J. Cooper is an experienced editor and writer, currently serving as the Editor of Trotter Review and co-author at Three Bean Press. He has a diverse background in journalism, having worked for notable publications such as The Boston Globe and The Washington Post, and is currently exploring new writing projects focused on the Middle East and historical narratives.
Work at UMass Boston
Kenneth J. Cooper has served as the Editor of the Trotter Review at the University of Massachusetts-Boston since 2008. In this role, he oversees the publication's editorial direction and contributes to its mission of promoting diverse voices and perspectives. His tenure at UMass Boston spans over 16 years, during which he has engaged with various academic and community initiatives.
Professional Experience in Journalism
Cooper has extensive experience in journalism, having worked at notable publications such as The Boston Globe and The Washington Post. He was a National Editor at The Boston Globe from 2001 to 2005 and previously served as a Reporter from 1980 to 1986. At The Washington Post, he worked as a National Reporter and Foreign Correspondent from 1989 to 2000. His reporting has focused on national politics, government, education, health, and the Indian subcontinent.
Education and Expertise
Kenneth J. Cooper earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 1973 to 1977. His educational background also includes attendance at Phillips Academy and Manual High School. His expertise in journalism is complemented by his freelance work as an editor and consultant on various journalism projects.
Current Projects and Interests
Since 2014, Cooper has been a Co-Author at Three Bean Press, contributing to various writing projects in the Greater Boston Area. He is currently exploring a new interest in the Middle East and is developing a major writing project that focuses on a historical narrative set in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Early Career in Journalism
Before his prominent roles at major newspapers, Kenneth J. Cooper began his journalism career at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, where he worked as a Reporter from 1977 to 1980. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later work in national and foreign reporting.