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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

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

Posted in STCL News

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...

Student Spotlight: Marchion “Marc” Wynne II, 3L

November 14, 2025

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? Before law school, I graduated a year early from my undergraduate university and decided to work at a law firm to gain exposure to the legal industry before...

Veterans Day: Alumnus Shares How Marines Prepared Him for Law School, Life

November 12, 2025

Posted in Alumni

The Hon. Drew B. Tipton ’94, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, spoke to students at South Texas College of Law Houston on Veterans Day about the value of his military service and how it has informed his career as a...

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

November 11, 2025

Posted in STCL News

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...

Veteran Maria Chapa Lopez ’86: Service and Leadership

November 11, 2025

Posted in Alumni

For Maria Chapa Lopez ’86, the law is more than a profession; it is a calling to serve. Over the course of her distinguished career, Lopez has repeatedly exemplified the highest ideals of justice, public service, and leadership — from her...

Student Spotlight: Ashlyn Cox, 3L

November 7, 2025

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I wanted to stay close to my family and build my professional network in the Houston area, a community where I grew up and where I envision building...

South Texas Law Hosts 2025 International Association of Law Libraries Conference

November 6, 2025

Posted in STCL News

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

Posted in STCL News

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...

Student Spotlight: Connor Lane Downing, 2L

October 24, 2025

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I chose South Texas Law because it offered me the best opportunity to pursue a legal career in Texas. What legal opportunities are you participating in, and how...