STCL News

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

January 6, 2025

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

Posted in STCL News

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,...

Congratulations Fall 2024 Graduates; Former TX Supreme Court Justice Encourages Grads to ‘Keep the Courthouse Doors Open to All’

December 14, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas Law celebrated 63 fall graduates Saturday as they received their JD degrees, and Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger welcomed them to the strong alumni network of more than 16,000 attorneys. Valedictorian Jordan Austin Cooney said, “I could...

South Texas Law to Celebrate 63 Graduates at Fall Commencement Ceremony Dec. 14

December 9, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Features

Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman ’89, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award from South Texas College of Law Houston earlier this year, will be the fall Commencement speaker for her law school alma mater. The Dec. 14 ceremony...

Three South Texas Law Teams Qualify for National Finals in Advocacy Competitions

November 22, 2024

Posted in STCL News

The Advocacy Program at South Texas College of Law Houston continues to educate champions, with three teams earning the chance to compete in national finals in early 2025. At the Region 6 rounds of the 75th National Moot Court Competition...

Two South Texas Law Students Invited to Attend National ADR Summit in New York

November 20, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students

Sümeyye İslamoğlu and Archita Nair, co-presidents of the recently formed Dispute Resolution Board at South Texas College of Law Houston, were invited to attend the American Arbitration Association’s Diverse Student ADR Summit Nov. 9-10 in New York City. “Their selection was an incredible honor, and we are delighted...

South Texas Law Recognizes Faculty for Outstanding Scholarship, Service, Teaching

November 13, 2024

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston recently honored 15 faculty members with awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship, service, and teaching. Honors for these areas of excellence are given each year. The fall 2024 awards were presented...

South Texas Law Receives Grant to Upgrade Technology for Its Pro Bono Legal Clinics

November 12, 2024

Posted in STCL News

The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston recently received a $27,200 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation for technology upgrades, increasing the law school’s capacity to provide legal services to Greater Houston’s underrepresented populations...

Veterans Day Student Spotlight: Matthew J. Alarcon, President, Veteran Law Students Association

November 11, 2024

Posted in STCL News, Students

Matthew J. Alarcon, a proud, prior-service U.S. Marine and a student at South Texas College of Law Houston, is the first generation of his family to be born in the United States. “My grandfather’s lifetime dedication to The Coca-Cola Company...

Garland Walker Inn of Court Earns National Honor for Legal Education Program Featuring STCL Houston Law Professor

November 4, 2024

Posted in STCL News

Last spring, local attorneys, law professors, and law students learned about defamation law through a creative continuing legal education program featuring South Texas College of Law Assistant Professor Haley Palfreyman Jankowski as Taylor Swift. The program — directed by U.S. Fifth...