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STCL Houston Alumni Attorney Expresses Gratitude with Giving

April 22, 2024

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

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...

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 STCL News, Features, Blog

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...

Finding Love in Law School: A South Texas Love Story

February 14, 2024

Posted in Blog, Alumni, Features

Jeannine C. ’85 and Patrick M. Flynn ’77 Patrick, a radio newsman, met Jeannine, a disc jockey, at Central Florida’s WKIS radio, where both were earning their way through college. Pat became attracted to the legal profession while covering the...

South Texas College of Law Houston Offers Working Professionals An Online Schedule to Earn ABA-Accredited J.D. Degree, Building on Century of Innovative Legal Education

October 28, 2022

Posted in STCL News, Features

South Texas College of Law Houston will advance its 100-year reputation for academic excellence, innovation, diversity, and opportunity in fall 2023 when it supplements its traditional, on-campus full-time and part-time programs with anew part-time online schedule that will allow a...

South Texas College of Law Houston Expands Student Support, From 1L to Bar Prep

October 6, 2022

Posted in Features

Strong student support is a key component of the South Texas College of Law Houston culture, and it aligns with the mission of providing an exceptional legal education.

STCL Houston Alumna Creates Scholarship for Transgender Students

June 24, 2022

Posted in Features, Alumni

Denise Peterson ’10 has taken the skills they honed at STCL Houston and built Peterson ADR, a successful civil mediation and arbitration practice. Additionally, Peterson founded and serves as the executive director of Texas Volunteer Mediator Association, an access to...

STCL Houston Alumna Positively Impacts Youth, Diverse Communities as Attorney, Volunteer

June 20, 2022

Posted in Features, Alumni

“I am at my best when my hands and mind are busy and I am connected to something outside myself, working with others to solve problems,” said STCL Houston alumna Brittny Mandarino Curry ’20.