Professor Emeritus.
Yes, retired professors can still write letters of recommendation.
Retired academics are often referred to as emeritus professors. This title signifies that they have made significant contributions to their field and have been granted ongoing recognition in retirement.
The proper title for a retired Major is "Major (Retired)" or "Retired Major".
In academia, the title commonly used when addressing professors is "Doctor."
This is the Latin plural of Emeritus. In universities, a professor who has been with that school for many years and is now retired is often awarded the honorary title of Professor Emeritus. (Some schools use Emerita if it's a female, where others use Emeritus for both males and females.) But if we are referring to more than one of these retired professors, we would use the plural for both: Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones are both Professors Emeriti at Harvard University.
The proper title for a retired ambassador is "Ambassador (Ret.)"
A retired judge can be referred to as "Judge [Last Name] (Retired)" or simply as "Retired Judge [Last Name]."
In academic settings, it is generally more respectful to address professors using their title and last name, such as "Professor Smith" or "Dr. Johnson."
Emeritus is a suffix added to the title of a person retired from active service, but retaining rank or title. An example is a retired professor who has the title Professor Emeritus. A person who is retired but retains an honorary title corresponding to the position that was held immediately before retirement. e.g. an emeritus professor is a retired professor.
That is the correct spelling of the Latin term "emeritus" (earned, merited).This term is frequently used to designate retired or semi-retired professors or clergy (e.g. bishop emeritus).
In academic settings, it is generally more appropriate to address professors by their title and last name, such as "Professor Smith" or "Dr. Johnson."
The title "emerita" is used for a woman who has retired from a position of honor, while "emeritus" is used for a man in the same situation. These titles are typically awarded to retired professors or scholars who have made significant contributions to their field. They are usually granted by the institution where the individual worked, based on their years of service and accomplishments.