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Meet Jeff Rensberger Interim President and Dean

August 21, 2024

“Teaching is my calling. It seems to me I was always destined to be a professor,” said newly appointed Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger. “I majored in English. I read and analyzed hard texts, and I really enjoyed it...

President and Dean Michael F. Barry’s Five Years of Dedicated Leadership of STCL Houston Advanced the School on Many Fronts

June 17, 2024

Posted in Features, STCL News

When Michael F. Barry took the helm of Houston’s oldest law school as its 11th president and dean in fall 2019, he could not have imagined the journey he and South Texas College of Law Houston would take together over the...

Introducing STCL Houston’s Spring 2024 Valedictorian Elena J. Smith

May 6, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Features

Elena J. Smith, a proud native of Midland, will be honored May 11 as valedictorian of her class when she graduates with her J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law Houston. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a...

Community Icon, STCL Houston Alumnus Forges Pathway to Justice and Redemption

April 30, 2024

Posted in Alumni, Features

Influential Houston Bishop John D. Ogletree, Jr. ’79 was among the first Black students to attend a desegregated high school in the Dallas suburbs. That experience set the stage for decades of soul-searching for his true calling through college, a...

Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month: Maud Laya Hage, 2L

April 24, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students, Features

During the month of April, South Texas College of Law Houston commemorates Arab American Heritage Month with student stories that highlight diverse cultural contributions of the Arab American community. As an institution committed to fostering inclusion and amplifying the voices...

STCL Houston Alumni Attorney Expresses Gratitude with Giving

April 22, 2024

Posted in Alumni, Features

Jose S. Lopez ’03 emigrated from Honduras to the United States at age 6 and devoted himself to education. He readily assimilated into American culture while retaining his pride for his country of origin and has made a name for himself...

Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month: Humam Daas, 3L

April 17, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students, Features

Women on the Bench: STCL Houston Alumnae

March 22, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Alumni, Features

While the legal profession has been dominated by men for many generations, current statistics show more and more women are entering the field. At South Texas College of Law Houston, the current student body is 54% female. While the demographics...

Meet Kenesha Starling ’20: From NASA to the Courthouse

February 27, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Alumni, Features

From age 3, native Houstonian Kenesha Starling ’20 knew she wanted to be a lawyer. “Even then, I really liked to argue… to get my point across,” Starling said. Growing up watching TV shows like Perry Mason and Matlock fueled her desire for a future law...

Celebrating Black History Month

February 15, 2024

Posted in Blog, STCL News, Features

During Black History Month 2024, South Texas Law celebrates the achievements of Black individuals and recognizes their central role in U.S. history. The month began as a week and was the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other...