STCL News Archives - STCL Houston

Student Spotlight: Alexandria Nakakura, 2L

February 14, 2025

Meet Alexandria Nakakura, 2L and learn more about her story at South Texas Law in this Student Spotlight by the Career Resource Center. Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston? I chose STCL Houston for the advocacy program...

Alumni Association Board of Directors Announces New Members

January 28, 2025

Posted in Alumni, STCL News

The South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recent election of seven new members to its Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABOD). The AABOD is a diverse group of legal leaders with a multitude...

South Texas Law Welcomes Two New Board Members

January 14, 2025

Posted in STCL News, Features

South Texas College of Law Houston recently elected two new members to its governing Board of Directors who bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to the advancement of legal education. The Honorable Jennifer Walker Elrod Chief Judge, U.S...

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

January 6, 2025

Posted in STCL News

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 Features, STCL News

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...