Upcoming Lecture Will Spotlight Immigration Law Updates
By Cynthia Gonzales
UHD's Department of History, Humanities & Languages is hosting "An Update on Immigration Policies Under the Current Administration," from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 2 in the Welcome Center's Tour Room.
The upcoming lecture is a great opportunity for students studying law, legal Spanish, and translation.
The event's featured speaker is Dr. Susham Modi, an adjunct professor of law at University of Houston's Law Center, who will present the numerous changes and updates in immigration law during the past year.
He also worked as a clinical supervising attorney at UH's Law Center's Immigration Clinic, which helps individuals from all over the globe with immigration concerns and provides pro bono services.
The event is open to the general public and UHD community.
To attend this event, please RSVP.
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
