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South Texas Law Recently Appoints Four Members to Governing Board

January 16, 2026

At the December 2025 board meeting, the Board of Directors for South Texas College of Law Houston unanimously elected three new members and one returning member. New to the board are Maria Chapa Lopez, Sydney Scott, and the Hon. Manpreet...

South Texas Law Honors 76 Graduates with J.D. Degrees at Fall 2025 Commencement

December 13, 2025

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South Texas College of Law Houston presented 76 graduates in the fall class of 2025 with Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degrees Saturday, and the newly minted alumni joined a strong network of more than 16,000 STCL Houston alumni who serve...

South Texas Law Ranked No. 7 in ‘Best Online Law Schools in America 2026’

December 9, 2025

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University Magazine recently released its list of “The Best Online Law Schools in America 2026,” and South Texas College of Law Houston was ranked No. 7 — the only Texas law school in the top 10. The magazine noted: “These schools...

Second Accreditation Opens Door for South Texas Law to Offer New Degrees

December 8, 2025

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South Texas College of Law Houston — long accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) — recently received an additional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). “Adding Middle States accreditation opens the door for us to consider...

South Texas Law’s December Commencement to Honor 76 Graduates

December 5, 2025

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South Texas College of Law Houston will celebrate 76 graduates earning their Juris Doctor (JD) degrees Dec. 13. The valedictorian is Tevin Long ’25, and the keynote speaker is Juan Garcia ’04, founding partner of Johnson Garcia LLP. Guests may...

The Voices of Houston’s 1917 Race Riot: How Creating a Digital Archive Changed a Librarian’s View of Justice and Led to Overturned Convictions

December 1, 2025

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Heather Kushnerick, M.A, M.L.S., C.A. — special collections librarian and college archivist for The Fred Parks Law Library at South Texas College of Law Houston — recently inspired law librarians from around the world with her story about a collection of...

Agosto Justice Center Chooses Five Students as Fellows for Academic Year

November 19, 2025

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The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment at South Texas College of Law Houston selected five outstanding students to serve as Agosto Fellows for 2025-26. Throughout the academic year, the fellows conduct research on topics related to access, justice, leadership, and...

Law School Leaders: 2L George Drouillard, President, Veteran Law Students Association

November 11, 2025

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When 13-year-old Massachusetts native George Drouillard made a pact with his cousin to become a professional soccer player, he never thought he would end up as a law student at South Texas College of Law Houston, much less the president...

South Texas Law Hosts 2025 International Association of Law Libraries Conference

November 6, 2025

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The Fred Parks Law Library at South Texas College of Law Houston recently hosted the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) 43rd Annual Course, a week-long conference attracting 120 delegates representing 16 countries and various states from across the nation...

Garland R. Walker Memorial Mock Trial Competition Returns to South Texas Law

October 29, 2025

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Over the last three weeks, non-varsity advocates at South Texas College of Law Houston have been participating in the Garland R. Walker Memorial Mock Trial Competition. After arguing seven rounds against a field of 45 talented competitors, 3L student Cotton...