Student Spotlight: Andrei Defino, 3L
May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage month in the U.S. We are reminded each year of the contributions and stories of Americans whose beginnings are rooted in Asian countries and the nations of the Pacific.
Student Spotlight: Adelayo “derin” Adesanya, President, Black Law Students Association
A: I’m a third-year student (3L) here at STCL Houston. I began in spring 2021, but I’m graduating a semester early because I took as many summer classes and intersessions as I could handle. I am currently the president of...
Student Organization Helps STCL Houston Celebrate Lunar New Year with Festive Event
The South Texas College of Law Houston community joyously celebrated Lunar New Year this week with an event hosted by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA). Festivities included a traditional lion dance, a local K-pop performance, community guest...
STCL Houston First-year Student, Gospel Artist Receives Honor from State Bar of Texas
The State Bar of Texas Law Student Division recently honored Vanessa Maddoux — a first-year STCL Houston student from Conroe who is a renowned gospel artist and speaker — with the 2022 Legal Professionalism Award.
STCL Houston Students Revive Veterans Association in New Form; Provide Mentorship
Recently, some of the military veterans enrolled at South Texas College of Law Houston recognized the need for an active veterans affinity group.
Student Spotlight: Taylore Williams, 3L, Receives Commendation for Pro Bono Service
South Texas College of Law Houston received notice that Taylore Williams, a law student in her final semester, was commended by the Texas Access to Justice Commission for “her outstanding contributions to the provision of legal services to the poor.”
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Spotlight: Gabriela A. Lopez-Ruperto, 3L
Growing up Latinx in the United States is different for all of us; we all have different experiences and connections with our respective cultures. I love Hispanic Heritage Month because it gives us an opportunity to share our experiences, and...
Be Someone’s HERO and make a Blood donation during the Blood Drive
Co-sponsored by: Aggie Law Students Association and ACLU. More information will be released soon.
Pride Month Student Spotlight: Austin Stelter, AMICUS
Austin Stelter is the 2022-23 President of AMICUS, the LGBTQ+ and allies student organization at South Texas College of Law Houston. He will be a third-year student this fall. This summer, Stelter is planning events for AMICUS and working with...
Recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month : Thuy-Anna Pham, 3L
I am about to begin my third year at South Texas College of Law Houston, anticipating graduating in May 2023. I am the 2022-23 president for two student organizations — the Women’s Law Society (WLS) and the Asian Pacific American...