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Juneteenth in Downtown Houston: Celebrating with the Community

June 19, 2026

Posted in Blog

Every year on June 19, STCL Houston joins the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, a sacred day of celebration, community, and remembrance for Black Americans. Juneteenth is celebrated to honor the day in 1865 when enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, finally...

South Texas Law Alumnus Plays Key Role in Houston’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience

June 9, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Features

“We are ready to host the World Cup here,” declared South Texas College of Law Houston alumnus Juan Garcia ’04 — chair of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) — in a May presentation to Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston...

Devin Glass, 1L, Part-Time Online

June 5, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston?Working a rotating 24-hour schedule as a Houston firefighter and paramedic, I could not realistically attend a traditional full-time program without resigning my position, and even part-time in-person programs...

Thank You to Professors Powers and Worley for Four Decades of Dedicated Service

June 3, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Features

Professors of Law Jean Fleming Powers and John Worley retired in May 2026 after dedicating decades to teaching and service at South Texas College of Law Houston. Professor Jean Fleming Powers Professor of Law Jean Fleming Powers said it has...

South Texas Law Awards 235 J.D. Degrees; Speaker Lifts Up the Humanity of the Law

May 16, 2026

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston celebrated 235 graduates Saturday, presenting them Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degrees at the George R. Brown Convention Center and welcoming them into the law school’s powerful alumni network. President and Dean Reynaldo Anaya Valencia...

235 to Earn JDs from South Texas Law in May; Augie Rivera, Jr. is Commencement Speaker

May 6, 2026

Posted in STCL News

South Texas College of Law Houston will present Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degrees to 235 graduates May 16 at 10 a.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The Commencement speaker will be Augustin “Augie” Rivera, Jr., chair of the...

Houston Gives a Warm Welcome to Exchange Students As They Experience South Texas Law

April 30, 2026

Posted in STCL News

Julie Jahnsen and Sofie Norager Nielsen, international exchange students from Aarhus University in Denmark, are discovering the joys of Houston and the different nature of American-style classes while attending South Texas College of Law Houston this spring. Exchange students attend...

Law School Leaders: Ryanne Jaroudi, 3L Valedictorian

April 29, 2026

Posted in STCL News, Features

Law student Ryanne Jaroudi is a model of academic excellence at South Texas College of Law Houston, graduating in May at the top of her class. But a serious medical diagnosis her first year of law school nearly derailed her...

Student Spotlight: Reagan Yates, 1L

April 24, 2026

Posted in Students

Why did you choose South Texas College of Law Houston? Growing up in the Houston area, South Texas Law has always had a reputation for developing practice-ready lawyers. I wanted to be part of a law school that had a...

Research Presentations by Agosto Justice Center Student Fellows Inspire, Engage Crowd

April 23, 2026

Posted in STCL News

Four South Texas College of Law Houston students serving as 2025-26 Student Fellows in the Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment presented thought-provoking research on relevant legal topics during an extended luncheon event in mid-April. The Agosto Justice Center’s...