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ELKO – U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District is seeking public comments through Jan. 19 on a preliminary environmental assessment for Surge Battery Metals Inc.’s proposed Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project in Elko County. If approved, the EA will allow Surge to do phased lithium exploration over the course of three years, disturbing up to 250 acres across 7,819 acres of public land. Plans include drilling, bulk sampling, infiltration testing and test pits to support hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations, the BLM reported. Surge submitted its Exploration Plan of Operations to the BLM on Nov. 21, 2023, and the company said that permit application “included all required biological studies, a Class III cultural inventory and hydrologic baseline evaluations to support the NEPA analysis.” Members of the Surge Battery Metals team visit the Nevada North Lithium Project in northern Elko County. The exploration which Surge has conducted so far has been limited to five-acre areas. The company said that expanding the drilling area to up to 250 acres “will provide additional information on lithium mineral availability, mineral extraction and processing options, metallurgical attributes, strength characteristics of existing bedrock and overburden materials, and hydrogeologic characteristics of local groundwater systems.” “Since submitting our application, we have been working hard to provide the BLM with necessary information as they developed their EA,” said Greg Reimer, chief executive officer and director of West Vancouver-based Surge Metals. “We are very pleased to achieve this important step in the permitting process and look forward to comments from the public,” Reimer said. Surge Battery Metals’ Nevada North Lithium Project is in the northeast corner of Elko County, about 20 miles southeast of Jackpot. Surge Battery Metals owns the Nevada North Lithium Project roughly 20 miles south-southeast of Jackpot and about 87 miles northeast of Elko. The project is still in the early stages of development, but the company has already completed three rounds of exploration drilling that identified a strong zone of lithium-bearing clays. Riemer is quoted earlier this year in Mining the West magazine as saying the Nevada North project is “one of the highest-grade lithium clay deposits worldwide.” On-site measurements from exploration already done showed an average of around 3,300 parts per million lithium, Mining the West reported, while some of the other lithium projects in Nevada have lithium grades ranging from around 600 to 1,600 ppm lithium. Alan Morris, Surge Battery Metals’ geological adviser, talks to members of the Surge team during a visit to the Nevada North Lithium Project in July 2023. Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass deposit in clay is in the range of around 2,200 ppm. Surge Battery Metals is looking at mining lithium from clay. The only current lithium producer in Nevada and the United States, Albemarle Corp.’s Silver Peak operation in Esmeralda County, produces lithium from brine. Mining the West magazine also reported several companies have established lithium exploration areas around Surge’s claim block. Sienna Resources has the Elko Lithium Project to the northeast of Nevada North. Peloton Minerals has the North Elko Lithium Project to the east, and Grid Battery Metals has the Texas Spring Project to the southeast. In August Surge announced an agreement with M3 Metals to purchase its properties in the area of the Nevada North project. M3’s properties in the area are also called Texas Spring. A map of the Surge Battery Metals’ Nevada North Lithium Project, outlined in red, and the surrounding migratory bird and raptor areas, grazing allotments, and the fire history in the area. The BLM has completed the draft EA that would allow expanded exploration at Nevada North, as well as construction of access roads. The EA also requires the company to reclaim all project-related surface disturbance when the exploration work ends. The EA states that the “need for allowing Surge to explore and delineate lithium deposits on public lands stems from a growing demand for lithium, which is essential for renewable energy technologies, particularly batteries for electric vehicles.” The study additionally says that as the U.S. transitions to energy alternatives “securing domestic lithium resources is increasingly important for energy independence, economic growth, and technological advancement.” The BLM also writes that the proposed exploration project has been designed to avoid disturbance and associated effects to cultural resource sites. The environmental assessment is available online at the BLM National NEPA Register, where comments can be submitted through the “participate now” option. Go to eplanning.blm.gov and search for “Nevada North Lithium.” Comments also may be emailed to WellsFO_NEPA@blm.gov . or delivered to the Elko BLM District’s Wells Field Office, Attention: Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project, 3900 East Idaho St., Elko, NV 89801. Additional information from the BLM can be obtained from Aili Gordon at agordon@blm.gov or by phone at 775-753-0200. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — November is Native American Heritage Month and for the Seneca Nation, the time also marks a new era of leadership. Newly-elected President JC Seneca now serves as the 70th president of the Seneca Nation and said he is focused on unity and facing the challenges that affect the nation’s community. Seneca said he's grateful for the opportunity to lead. “A lot of gratitude, being thankful, sticking with the process, believing in our people, that they capture a message that I was bringing, and as a community, moving forward with it,” Seneca said. During the swearing in ceremony on Nov. 12, he committed to unifying the Seneca Nation. “I commit to you that I will work to that goal of unifying us and coming together as one,” Seneca said. Engaging with the nation’s people is another one of Seneca’s central goals. “My priority is our people, engaging with our people, getting our community together, having meetings, bringing them up to date with what's going on with the compact, where we've been over the last two years,” Seneca said. "Then sitting with them, talking, and getting their advice, their ideas, their input, because it's important. They're going to have to vote in a referendum for this compact, and they need to be a part of that process.” “I've always worked on being the best voice I could for our people.” One issue that Seneca is focused on is the New York State Casino Gaming Compact. “If it's up to me, I don't believe the state gets any revenue, but it's not up to me,” Seneca said. “The people, again, have to have their input and their voice be heard in regards to how we go about that.” Another issue he plans on facing is drug and alcohol addiction in the nation. “We have to be able to have facilities and treatment plans available on the ready. When somebody wants treatment, they have to be able to get that immediately,” he said. Seneca said he is open to working with outside police to tackle the drug issue. “We have to really work with outside law enforcement and our outside communities... to deter the ability of the drug dealers to set up in towns or within our territory and market their drugs to take advantage of those vulnerable people,” he said. Unity was a main message of his speech. “Whatever comes up, whatever issues that we face, but together we know that we can count on each other,” Seneca said. “We’ll be there in times of crisis and in times of need. We’ll get the job done, we’ll protect our families and our community, and that's what it's all about. Now is my time, and I'm thankful for that and grateful for the opportunity.” You can watch the full commUNITY episode 70 linked below.

A bill that would recognize Métis political associations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario as Indigenous governments is essentially quashed, according to Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree. "At this point in the journey of C-53, I would reluctantly say that it is a bill that may be hard to continue in its current form," Anandasangaree told the Indigenous and Northern Affairs standing committee on Tuesday. "There was a court decision relating to the Métis Nation of Alberta and there was also a decision by the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan to pull out of that process ... and as a result, [Bill] C-53 will not be moving forward." The bill was never supported by the Manitoba Métis Federation, and just last year the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan withdrew their support of the bill. As for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta (MNA), they signed a self-government agreement in Feb. 2023, but did not withdraw their support of Bill C-53. Feds mull options as Métis self-government bill threatens to collapse Métis National Council president blames 'ambitions of a few' after Sask. withdraws In a statement to CBC Indigenous, the minister's office confirmed that the MNA did not withdraw their support, but in March 2024 "the federal government rendered their decision with regard to the self-government agreement with MNA, and struck down certain provisions," said Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. "We have since been working with MNA to address the impacts of the court decision and to make the necessary amendments to the self-government agreement." The government further reiterated that "Bill C-53 is not moving forward and cannot continue its current form," said Cooper. But they didn't say what the new form of the bill could look like. Métis Nation of Ontario President Margaret Froh takes part in a press conference following a Métis National Council meeting in Ottawa on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) Of the three Métis organizations who were originally behind Bill C-53, the most dedicated to it was the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), which called the decision disappointing. "It was the first Métis piece of federal recognition legislation," said MNO president Margaret Froh. 'The foundation of the future': MMF signs 1st modern Métis treaty with federal government "We have a legally binding self-government agreement with Canada, though, that ensures that if the federal recognition legislation that Canada introduces fails, that another bill will be introduced later on, and it will be when the time is right." Froh says the MNO is currently developing their constitution, and are on the path to developing a modern treaty similar to what the Manitoba Métis Federation just signed. Contentious bill Since it was first introduced in 2021 the bill has faced opposition from First Nations in Ontario, and other Métis organizations, including the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). "It caught us off guard when it came so quickly into the parliament," said MMF president David Chartrand. At issue for the MMF is the recognition this bill would grant the MNO, who they accuse of watering down Métis national identity. David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, is pictured during the annual general assembly in October 2024. (Radio-Canada) They also accuse the MNO of erroneously recognizing six new historic Métis communities, some as far east as the Ontario-Quebec border. "These are a bunch of new people, new communities, and new definitions, and Ontario has been clever enough to disguise themselves as being us, but not us," said Chartrand. "They falsified their identity and claimed to be us, but they used a different definition to define themselves, not the national definition we had." The MNO say federal recognition of those historic Métis communities is what got them to where they are today. "It is the inherent rights of self-determination and self-government of those communities that is the foundation for our self-government agreement and will be the foundation of our modern self-government treaty with Canada," said Froh. Métis Nation of Ontario urges judge to reject First Nations court challenge Ontario chiefs laud Sask. Métis leaders for leaving national organization over identity dispute Issues with the MNO have boiled over in Ontario with First Nations, who say that the newly recognized historic Métis communities infringe on their treaty rights. In a statement to CBC Indigenous, the Wabun Tribal Council (WTC), which represents several First Nations in Ontario, says it applauds the end of the bill. "We know it was an error in judgment, and in assessment, that Canada and Métis Nation of Ontario had any right to impose a treaty on our lands," said Jason Batise, executive director for WTC. "Canada and Ontario must continue to follow through to investigate the legitimacy of so-called Indigenous groups that wrongly assert over Treaty 9 and other First Nations territories." The federal government said in a statement it is working to "recognize and affirm the rights of all Indigenous people in Canada with mutual respect, cooperation, and full partnership," according to Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. "Bill C-53 is about self-government and self-determination, focusing on core governance matters to each Métis Government. It does not address harvesting or land-related matters or rights."

Wait — why is my favorite employment law blog detouring into the world of website accessibility? If your business has a website, keep reading. If you read our blog regularly, you probably recall a few posts about website accessibility lawsuits and where the courts stand on whether a website is a “place of public accommodation.” These cases often land on an employment lawyer’s desk because they are brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act and employment lawyers regularly work with the ADA. Just in time for Christmas, the chief judge in one of the leading courts on this issue, the Southern District of New York, recently issued an opinion that provides helpful insights on these cases and, specifically, whether a completely virtual business with no brick-and-mortar locations is a “place of public accommodation” covered by the ADA. Background Under Title III of the ADA , places of public accommodation must be equally accessible to those living with disabilities. The ADA does not define a “place of public accommodation,” but it lists a number of examples, ranging from restaurants, bars, and bakeries to healthcare providers, schools, and social service centers. These examples make clear that a business’s brick-and-mortar locations — where they do business with customers — are nearly always considered places of public accommodation. But what about a business’s website? If I sell things on my website, does that make it a place of public accommodation? In recent years, courts have seen a substantial increase in the number of website accessibility suits. Generally, these suits claim that a person living with a disability (often a vision impairment) was unable to use a business’s website to purchase certain goods or learn about certain products, services, or other information. Thus, the plaintiff’s lawyer argues that the plaintiff and all similarly situated individuals were denied equal access to the goods and services of a business, i.e., a place of public accommodation. Are Website-Only Businesses Places of Public Accommodation? Whether a website is a place of public accommodation has been subject to much debate. One question in particular has been whether a business’s website is a place of public accommodation if the business has no brick-and-mortar business locations and operates only online. Courts have not agreed on this issue. Because both New York State and New York City have laws that require equal access to places of public accommodation, many of these lawsuits are filed in the federal Southern District of New York, resulting in that court being one of the leading courts on website accessibility. Unfortunately, there has been a split amongst the judges in that court on whether the website of a business with no physical locations is a place of public accommodation. But recently the chief judge provided clarity. The Chief Judge Chimes In Like many website accessibility lawsuits, the plaintiff in this case has a visual impairment and alleged that a business’s website was not accessible with his screen reader. The business sold coffee products exclusively online and had no physical place of business open to the public. The business moved to dismiss the case, arguing that the ADA did not cover its virtual-only business because it was not a place of public accommodation. The chief judge ultimately agreed and concluded that “a stand-alone website is not a place of public accommodation under Title III of the ADA.” After noting that there was a split amongst judges in the Southern District of New York over whether the website of an online-only business was a place of public accommodation, the court also pointed out that the majority rule in the federal courts of appeal requires a connection or “nexus” to a physical place of public accommodation. The court then looked to the ADA’s list of examples of places of public accommodation and determined that, “[b]y listing 50 terms... that almost all refer to physical places, Congress indicated an intent to limit public accommodations to entities with physical locations.” The court also reasoned that “a standalone website should not be considered a ‘place of public accommodation’” because the ADA’s list “does not explicitly address businesses without a physical location, such as mail order merchandise and television shopping channels, despite numerous applicable business models in existence at the time the statute was written.” Takeaways This opinion is not binding on any courts outside of the Southern District of New York, and it is not technically binding on the opinions of other judges in that district. However, the opinion, issued by the chief judge, is an attempt to move the Southern District of New York in the direction that websites of businesses without brick-and-mortar locations are not places of public accommodation. Time will tell as to how that plays out. Listen to this article

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A group of Republican lawmakers is asking President-elect Donald Trump to stop the U.S. Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) free online tax filing tool Direct File as soon as he returns to the White House. “The program’s creation and ongoing expansion pose a threat to taxpayers’ freedom from government overreach,” they wrote. Direct File users file taxes via the IRS rather than a trusted tax preparation service. As such, through the program, the agency “asserts itself as the tax assessor, collector, preparer, and enforcer—all in one.” The lawmakers said this was “deeply concerning and a clear conflict of interest.” The tax agency has no incentive to ensure that Americans filing through Direct File do not end up paying more taxes than what is due, they noted. The Republicans alleged the Direct File program is part of a larger plan to surveil the finances of American citizens and audit those who disagree with them. “Even prior to the Biden-Harris administration, the IRS has a long record of abusing its authority to target political opponents. How can we entrust the IRS to responsibly prepare and enforce taxes when it has encroached on Americans’ individual liberties at every opportunity?” the lawmakers wrote. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said President Joe Biden was “committed to saving Americans time and money and ensuring families receive the tax benefits they’re owed” and that Direct File is key to fulfilling these goals. The department noted that during the pilot phase, Direct File is estimated to have helped users save roughly $5.6 million in filing costs while allowing them to claim over $90 million in refunds. The letter from House Republicans said that the IRS budgeted $114 million for Direct File in 2024. Given that there were roughly 140,000 taxpayers who used the service, the cost of the program comes to $814 per return, which the lawmakers said was “not an efficient use of government resources.” The private sector already offers “better tax preparation services at no cost to the federal government,” they said. The IRS should focus on promoting these existing free options using a fraction of the resources it used to create Direct File. “The results of such efforts would be better for all taxpayers,” the lawmakers said. The Epoch Times reached out to the IRS for comment on the GOP letter. During the pilot period, Direct File was available in the following states—Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State, and Wyoming. For the 2025 season, the service will also be available in Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The agency estimates that over 30 million taxpayers in these 24 states will be qualified to use Direct File next year. “Direct File is an important component of a stronger, more comprehensive tax system that gives taxpayers electronic filing options that best suit their needs,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “It is a critical tool in the IRS’s effort to meet taxpayers where they are, give them options to interact with us in ways that work for them, and help them meet their tax obligations as easily and quickly as possible.” The letter was also sent to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, both of whom Trump has selected to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

In a series of dynamic moves, President-elect Donald Trump has sought the dismissal of a Georgia case alleging his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, challenging their constitutional validity. Meanwhile, Trump's strategic appointments signal significant administrative changes. Crucially, Trump's picks, including former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins and finance professor Michael Faulkender, underscore a shift towards deregulation, painting a promising future for Wall Street. Concurrently, Trump's choice for the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth, faces scrutiny from Senate Republicans. Amidst these developments, a tragic incident unfolded in Manhattan, where UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was fatally shot in a targeted attack. The assailant remains at large, intensifying security concerns in the financial district. (With inputs from agencies.)

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World News | Turkey to Reopen Its Embassy in Syria for First Time Since 2012 in Wake of Assad's FallJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — “My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia's decades-long cinema ban. Eight years later, the landscape for film in the kingdom looks much different — and the star of “My Driver and I” now has an award. Roula Dakheelallah was named the winner of the Chopard Emerging Saudi Talent award at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Thursday. The award — and the glitzy festival itself — is a sign of Saudi Arabia's commitment to shaping a new film industry. “My heart is attached to cinema and art; I have always dreamed of a moment like this,” Dakheelallah, who still works a 9-5 job, told The Associated Press before the awards ceremony. “I used to work in voluntary films and help my friends in the field, but this is my first big role in a film.” The reopening of cinemas in 2018 marked a cultural turning point for Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy that had instituted the ban 35 years before, under the influence of ultraconservative religious authorities. It has since invested heavily in a native film industry by building theaters and launching programs to support local filmmakers through grants and training. The Red Sea International Film Festival was launched just a year later, part of an attempt to expand Saudi influence into films, gaming, sports and other cultural fields. Activists have decried the investments as whitewashing the kingdom’s human rights record as it tightly controls speech and remains one of the world’s top executioners. With FIFA awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia this week, Lina al-Hathloul, a Saudi activist with the London-based rights group ALQST, said Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman “has really managed to create this bubble where people only see entertainment and they don’t see the reality on the ground.” These efforts are part of Vision 2030, an ambitious reform plan unveiled in 2016 to ease the economy's dependence on oil. As part of it, Saudi Arabia plans to construct 350 cinemas with over 2,500 movie screens — by this past April, across 22 cities, it already had 66 cinemas showing movies from the local film industry, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood. (The Red Sea International Film Festival attracts a host of talent from the latter industries, with Viola Davis and Priyanka Chopra Jonas also picking up awards Thursday.) The country's General Entertainment Authority last month opened Al Hisn Studios on the outskirts of Riyadh. As one of the largest such production hubs in the Middle East, it not only includes several film studios but also a production village with workshops for carpentry, blacksmithing and fashion tailoring. “These facilities, when they exist, will stimulate filmmakers,” said Saudi actor Mohammed Elshehri. “Today, no writer or director has an excuse to imagine and say, ‘I cannot implement my imagination.’” The facilities are one part of the equation — the content itself is another. One of the major players in transforming Saudi filmmaking has been Telfaz11, a media company founded in 2011 that began as a YouTube channel and quickly became a trailblazer. Producing high-quality digital content such as short films, comedy sketches and series, Telfaz11 offered fresh perspectives on Saudi and regional issues. In 2020, Telfaz11 signed a partnership with Netflix to produce original content for the streaming giant. The result has been movies that demonstrate an evolution on the storytelling level, tackling topics that were once off-limits and sensitive to the public like secret nightlife in “Mandoob” (“Night Courier”) and changing social norms in “Naga.” “I think we tell our stories in a very simple way, and that’s what reaches the world,” Elshehri says of the changing shift. “When you tell your story in a natural way without any affectation, it will reach every person.” But the films were not without their critics, drawing mixed reaction. Social media discoursed ranged from pleasure that Saudi film were tackling such topics to anger over how the films reflected conservative society. As Hana Al-Omair, a Saudi writer and director, points out, there are still many stories left untold. “We certainly have a long time ahead of us before we can tell the Saudi narrative as it should be,” she said, acknowledging that there are still barriers and rampant censorship. “The Goat Life,” a Malayalam-language movie about an Indian man forced to work without pay in Saudi Arabia, is not available on Netflix's platform in the country. Movies that explore political topics or LGBTQ+ stories are essentially out of the question. Even “My Driver and I,” featured at the Red Sea festival alongside 11 other Saudi feature-length films, was initially too controversial. It centers on a Sudanese man in Jeddah, living away from his own daughter, who feels responsible for the girl he drives as her parents are absent. It was initially blocked from being made because of the relationship between the girl and the driver, filmmaker Ahd Kamel has said, even though it's not a romantic relationship. Now in 2024, the film is a success story — a symbol of the Saudi film industry's evolution as well as the growing role of women like Kamel behind the camera and Dakheelallah in front of it. “I see the change in Saudi cinema, a very beautiful change and it is moving at a wonderful speed. In my opinion, we do not need to rush,” Dakheelallah said. “We need to guide the truth of the artistic movement that is happening in Saudi Arabia.” Baraa Anwer, The Associated PressHalle Bailey and her ex, DDG , got together to celebrate their son Halo 's first trip around the sun ... and the celeb parents went all out for his birthday bash. The "Little Mermaid" singer shared photos and videos from Sunday's birthday party on her social media ... smiling and holding Halo. The party had a "Cocomelon" theme ... there was a ball pit, a couple slides, and a ton of balloons ... plus a cool Cocomelon cake for Halo. Halle even shared video of her singing "Happy Birthday" to her only child ... belting out the lyrics while fighting back tears. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Emotional day watching her baby turn 1, because Halle says ... "I cried so much yesterday." Halle reunited with her ex, DDG, too ... and they even snapped some photos together as a family of three ... with Halo in the middle, flanked by his parents. As we reported ... DDG announced their split back in October, when the rapper said they would co-parent Halo. It looks like the co-parenting thing is going well, at least based off this snippet from the party. Happy birthday, Halo!!!

ISRO's SpaDeX Mission: India's Leap into Space Docking TechnologyPHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 21, 2024-- University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, “Overcoming Talent Stagnation: Enhancing Skills for Marketability,” by TaMika Fuller, DBA, an affiliate of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) and College alumna, and Victoria Lender, DBA. The authors draw upon data from the University of Phoenix Career Institute ® 2024 Career Optimism Index study to explore the problem and causes of talent stagnation, how employees can enhance their own skills, and what solutions are available for employers in an age of rapidly evolving technology. “Technology plays an enormous role in the way we learn and work,” shares Fuller. “Understanding technology and its potential for strategic innovation and continuous workforce improvement can inform how we tackle talent development and move beyond this moment of talent stagnation.” The white paper explores what the Index revealed about the causes of talent stagnation, contributing factors, how employees overcome the phenomenon, and provides an overview of potential solutions, including upskilling and reskilling, through a combination of technological advancements and education. The white paper also proposes that employers can embrace internal mobility programs. “These programs foster a sustainable workforce and encourage employers to have the employee-first mindset,” shares Lender. Fuller is an economics professor at a community college in Texas and has been teaching economics and business-related courses for more than 17 years. She earned her doctorate in business administration from University of Phoenix. Lender works in supply chain and logistics and teaches supply chain management, leadership, operations strategy and business courses at several universities. She earned her doctorate in business administration at University of Phoenix. The full whitepaper is available at the University of Phoenix Career Institute ® webpage or as a direct link here . About University of Phoenix University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life ® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu . About the College of Doctoral Studies University of Phoenix’s College of Doctoral Studies focuses on today’s challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College’s research program puts students in the center of an effective ecosystem of experts, resources and tools to help prepare them to be a leader in their organization, industry and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the workplace in real time. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241220431384/en/ CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Sharla Hooper University of Phoenix sharla.hooper@phoenix.edu KEYWORD: ARIZONA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES CONTINUING TRAINING UNIVERSITY SOURCE: University of Phoenix Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/21/2024 08:00 AM/DISC: 12/21/2024 08:00 AM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241220431384/en