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South Texas Law Advocates Earn 143rd National Championship, Other Successes

March 17, 2025

During spring break last week, advocates from South Texas College of Law Houston earned the law school’s 143rd national championship, won a regional championship, and took home three best advocate awards and an outstanding advocate award, among other triumphs. “I...

Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution Rededication Honors Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini

March 6, 2025

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston honored Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini during Tuesday’s re-dedication ceremony of its highly successful and well-regarded Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution. Former students, colleagues, and practitioners from around the state of Texas, along...

In Memoriam: Congressman Sylvester Turner

March 5, 2025

Posted in STCL News

We join the community in mourning the loss of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, former state legislator from Houston’s Acres Homes and mayor of Houston, and longtime friend of STCL Houston. Two months after being elected to fill late Congresswoman Sheila...

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Voices from Women Leaders

March 4, 2025

Posted in STCL News

This week, the Women’s Law Society and The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment hosted a women’s history month panel discussion focused on “Breaking the Glass Ceiling.” Donna Davis, JD, assistant dean for The Agosto Justice Center and Title...

Looking Forward: Navigating the Future of Law

February 25, 2025

Posted in STCL News

South Texas Law Review’s 31st Annual Ethics Symposium Set for Feb. 28th (Houston, Texas) Feb. 20, 2025 — South Texas College of Law Houston and the South Texas Law Review invite legal professionals, scholars, and students to attend the 31st Annual Law Review Symposium, Looking...

Student Spotlight: Alexandria Nakakura, 2L

February 14, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Students

Meet Alexandria Nakakura, 2L and learn more about her story at South Texas Law in this Student Spotlight by the Career Resource Center. Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I chose STCL Houston for the advocacy program...

Alumni Association Board of Directors Announces New Members

January 28, 2025

Posted in Alumni, STCL News

The South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recent election of seven new members to its Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABOD). The AABOD is a diverse group of legal leaders with a multitude...

South Texas Law Welcomes Two New Board Members

January 14, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Features

South Texas College of Law Houston recently elected two new members to its governing Board of Directors who bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to the advancement of legal education. The Honorable Jennifer Walker Elrod Chief Judge, U.S...

South Texas College of Law Houston Wins Prestigious National Brief-Writing Award for Sixth Time

January 6, 2025

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston has once again demonstrated its excellence in legal writing as three recent graduates have been awarded the 2024 Scribes Brief-Writing Award by the American Society of Legal Writers. This marks the sixth time the...

Reynaldo Anaya Valencia Named President and Dean of South Texas College of Law Houston

January 6, 2025

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South Texas College of Law Houston’s board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Reynaldo “Rey” Anaya Valencia as the law school’s next president and dean, to begin in July 2025. “As we advance into our second century,...