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The following list includes style conventions used when writing about Kent State University and not covered in The Associated Press Stylebook.

education abroad – use this term instead of study abroad; hyphenate when used as an adjective.

eight-campus system — use this phrase to help convey a sense of the university’s footprint or to communicate certain benefits to the audience; use only when statements or references apply to all eight Kent State campuses or the concept of one university with many access points.

eFlash — use this form for the Kent State University Alumni Association e-newsletter.

emeriti — Consult the online telephone directory for emeriti listings. As an honorary title, it is capitalized when it precedes or follows a name. Please note that “Emeritus” comes after “Professor” or “President,” not “Emeritus Professor" or “Emeritus President.”

Professor Emeritus of Physics Stanley H. Christensen presented the Glenn W. Frank Lecture.

Stanley H. Christensen, Professor Emeritus of Physics, presented the Glenn W. Frank Lecture.

Professor Emerita of Psychology Jeanette Reuter attended the event.

Jeanette Reuter, Professor Emerita of Psychology, attended the event.

President Emeritus Lester A. Lefton addressed the gathering.

Lester A. Lefton, President Emeritus, addressed the gathering.

But see:  

Norman R. Bernier and Sonya L. Blixt, professors Emeriti of Educational Foundations and Special Services, co-chaired the committee.

esplanade — see Lefton Esplanade.

faculty title (degree held, year joined Kent State) – Consult the online University Catalog at https://catalog.kent.edu/faculty-administrators/faculty/ for academic title and other relevant information for all full-time, Kent State faculty members.

Family Day – Use Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend; replaces Family Day and Parents Day.

fashion museum — see Kent State University Museum.

Fashion School — see School of Fashion.

Field House — two words.

Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center — use this form; replaces the One Stop for Student Services.

First-Year Experience — use Flashes 101, which is the new name of the new student orientation course as of fall 2023.

first-year student — use this term for a student in their first year of college regardless of age or traditional background; avoid using freshman (or freshmen for multiple first-year students).

fiscal year — use Fiscal Year 2025 for specific reference; use fiscal year for generic references.

Flash ALERTS — use this form.

Flashathon – use this form. 

Flash Books – use this form.

FLASHcard — use this form; refers to both the card and the office.

You may pick up your FLASHcard at the FLASHcard Office in the Kent Student Center.

FlashCart — use this form.

FlashCash — use this form.

Flash Connections – use this form.

Flashes 101 – use this form; formerly known as the First-Year Experience course.

Flashes Take Care of Flashes – use this form in bold font.

FlashFest — use this form.

Flashguides — use this form for the Destination Kent State student guides.

FlashLine — use this form.

FLASHperks – use this form.

FlashPort — use this form.

FlashTrain — use this form.

Florence campus — see Kent State Florence. 

Foundation — use Kent State University Foundation; foundation for subsequent references.

Founders Scholars Program — no apostrophe.

freshman — see first-year student.