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South Texas Law’s December Commencement to Honor 76 Graduates

December 5, 2025

South Texas College of Law Houston will celebrate 76 graduates earning their Juris Doctor (JD) degrees Dec. 13. The valedictorian is Tevin Long ’25, and the keynote speaker is Juan Garcia ’04, founding partner of Johnson Garcia LLP. Guests may...

The Voices of Houston’s 1917 Race Riot: How Creating a Digital Archive Changed a Librarian’s View of Justice and Led to Overturned Convictions

December 1, 2025

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Heather Kushnerick, M.A, M.L.S., C.A. — special collections librarian and college archivist for The Fred Parks Law Library at South Texas College of Law Houston — recently inspired law librarians from around the world with her story about a collection of...

Agosto Justice Center Chooses Five Students as Fellows for Academic Year

November 19, 2025

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The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment at South Texas College of Law Houston selected five outstanding students to serve as Agosto Fellows for 2025-26. Throughout the academic year, the fellows conduct research on topics related to access, justice, leadership, and...

Law School Leaders: 2L George Drouillard, President, Veteran Law Students Association

November 11, 2025

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When 13-year-old Massachusetts native George Drouillard made a pact with his cousin to become a professional soccer player, he never thought he would end up as a law student at South Texas College of Law Houston, much less the president...

South Texas Law Hosts 2025 International Association of Law Libraries Conference

November 6, 2025

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The Fred Parks Law Library at South Texas College of Law Houston recently hosted the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) 43rd Annual Course, a week-long conference attracting 120 delegates representing 16 countries and various states from across the nation...

Garland R. Walker Memorial Mock Trial Competition Returns to South Texas Law

October 29, 2025

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Over the last three weeks, non-varsity advocates at South Texas College of Law Houston have been participating in the Garland R. Walker Memorial Mock Trial Competition. After arguing seven rounds against a field of 45 talented competitors, 3L student Cotton...

South Texas Law Receives 2025 Law School Commitment to Service Award

October 23, 2025

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South Texas College of Law Houston was chosen to receive the Texas Access to Justice Commission’s (TAJC) 2025 Law School Commitment to Service Award — marking the fifth time the law school has received it since the recognition began in...

South Texas College of Law Houston Gala Raises $400,000 for Student Scholarships

October 15, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

The South Texas College of Law Houston community gathered on Saturday, October 11, at 713 Music Hall for the annual South Texas Law Gala — an elegant and energetic evening that raised an impressive $400,000 for student scholarships. The event’s theme, “The Spirit...

South Texas Law Presents Top Awards During 2025 Alumni Association Luncheon

October 13, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

Juan Garcia ’04, founding partner of Johnson Garcia LLP and chair of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Oct. 9 during South Texas College of Law Houston’s annual Alumni Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the...

Remarks at Investiture for South Texas Law’s First Hispanic Leader Inspire Crowd

October 11, 2025

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Click here to watch the livestream of the ceremony South Texas College of Law Houston celebrated its new president and dean, Reynaldo “Rey” Anaya Valencia — the first Hispanic and first person of color to be named to lead the...