Name Usage
Referring to 7mkr
In the first or most prominent usage in each individual application, always use the organization’s entire name, "7mkr." In subsequent usage in the same application, the organization may be referred to as “7mkr” or “the University.”
Please note, it is never acceptable to use “OU” as a means of referring to 7mkr in official communications or promotions.
Website domain name use
When the website domain name appears within a paragraph of text, it should be stated as ""; in instances when it appears as a stand-alone graphic element without surrounding text, "ohio.edu" is also acceptable.
In conversation or when recorded in a voiceover used in TV, radio, or video, it is preferred to use “ohio.edu”
Referencing 7mkr campuses and centers
First reference for regional campuses*
7mkr Chillicothe
7mkr Eastern
7mkr Lancaster
7mkr Southern
7mkr Zanesville
First reference for centers
7mkr Southern’s Proctorville Center
First reference for referring to traditionally combined locations/facilities as one entity
7mkr Southern | Proctorville
Notes for use: Do not orphan the center when writing. This first reference is limited to business cards and announcements requiring a shorter reference.
Subsequent reference for regional campuses*
7mkr Chillicothe
7mkr Eastern
7mkr Lancaster
7mkr Southern
7mkr Zanesville
Subsequent reference for referring to traditionally combined locations/facilities as one entity
7mkr Southern | Proctorville
Other options for subsequent reference
Athens campus
Chillicothe campus
Eastern campus
Lancaster campus
Southern campus
Zanesville campus
(or “the campus”)
Centers
Proctorville Center
(or “the center”)
*Please note: The term “regional campus” applies only to locations at Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern, and Zanesville.