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Schweitzer Uprka Endowed Distinguished Professorship Honors Czech Heritage at South Texas Law

April 10, 2026

South Texas College of Law Houston Alumna Sharon Schweitzer ’89 and her husband John H. Robinson recently made a generous gift to her law school alma mater to fund the Schweitzer Uprka Endowed Distinguished Professorship. The Uprka name carries deep...

Cultural Competency Training by South Texas Law Alumna Enhances Study Abroad

March 5, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Alumni

Alumna Sharon Schweitzer ’89 — South Texas College of Law Houston board member, board of visitors member, and adjunct professor — provided cultural competency training recently for students and faculty who will be traveling to Prague, Czech Republic, this summer with the...

Mamie Proctor ’68: Celebrating STCL Houston’s First Black Student and Alumna

February 25, 2026

Posted in Features, Alumni

Mamie Proctor ’68 achieved many firsts in her lifetime. She was the first Black individual to enroll and graduate from South Texas College of Law Houston, turning a successful career as a law librarian into a successful career as an...

South Texas Law Alumnus Joe Gutheinz ’96: The Moon Rock Hunter

February 5, 2026

Posted in Alumni, Features

Only one graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston can claim record-setting courtroom victories, historic firsts, impactful appointments, corporate and civic leadership roles, high profile clients, innovative approaches… and the moniker “The Moon Rock Hunter”: Joe Gutheinz, class of 1996...

Genora Boykins ’85 Leads Board During Pivotal Years at South Texas Law

January 9, 2026

Posted in Alumni, Features

During the four years Genora K. Boykins ’85 served as chair of South Texas College of Law Houston’s board of directors, the law school celebrated its centennial, hired a new president and dean, experienced success on numerous fronts, and made...

Veterans Day: Alumnus Shares How Marines Prepared Him for Law School, Life

November 12, 2025

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The Hon. Drew B. Tipton ’94, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, spoke to students at South Texas College of Law Houston on Veterans Day about the value of his military service and how it has informed his career as a...

Veteran Maria Chapa Lopez ’86: Service and Leadership

November 11, 2025

Posted in Alumni

For Maria Chapa Lopez ’86, the law is more than a profession; it is a calling to serve. Over the course of her distinguished career, Lopez has repeatedly exemplified the highest ideals of justice, public service, and leadership — from her...

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

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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...

Juan Garcia ’04 to be Honored Oct. 9 with 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award

October 8, 2025

Posted in Alumni

Please enjoy this recent feature about the generous contribution Juan Garcia and his law partner made to the law school. Daniel Johnson ’04 and Juan Garcia ’04 — best friends since they were first-semester study partners at South Texas College...