STCL News

Mark E. Steiner, Associate Dean for Students, Professor of Law, Receives HBA Award for Extensive Pro Bono Service

South Texas Professor Receives HBA Award for Extensive Pro Bono Service

May 4, 2022

Dr. Mark E. Steiner, professor of law at South Texas College of Law Houston, was honored for his dedicated pro bono service during the 2022 Houston Bar Association (HBA) Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards ceremony May 3 at...

South Texas College of Law Houston Recognized for its Efforts in Fighting for Housing Rights

April 25, 2022

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The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation presented South Texas College of Law Houston, along with the other partners in the Keep Harris County Housed coalition, a Fighting for Our Neighbors award during the April 23 Working Family Awards Celebration. Eric...

STCL Houston Students Win Two National Advocacy Championships, Increase School’s Total to 138

April 19, 2022

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South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) students won two national advocacy championships last weekend, increasing the total national victories to 138 –twice as many as any other law school in the country. With these wins, STCL Houston extends its...

Nationally Ranked Conflict Resolution Program Emphasizes Experiential Learning

April 15, 2022

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South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) is nationally renowned for the quality and high number of experiential learning opportunities students can participate in during their law school experience. One area of strong focus is alternative dispute resolution (ADR),...

The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center has Named its First Two Diversity Fellows

April 14, 2022

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The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston has named its first two diversity fellows: Esther Oni and Raul Martinez. Agosto's generous support of the diversity center at STCL Houston last fall and combined two of his life...

Book Cover "Lincoln and Citizenship" Wins Award

South Texas Professor Wins Award for Book on Lincoln’s Views on Citizenship

April 13, 2022

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Mark E. Steiner, professor of law at South Texas College of Law Houston, won his second Award of Superior Achievement from the Illinois State Historical Society (ISHS) — this time for his book Lincoln and Citizenship, published in 2021 by...

STCL Houston Students Receive Recognition at HLSA/LLSA Scholarship Gala

April 12, 2022

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During the 8th Annual Scholarship Gala, hosted April 8 by the Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) and the Latinx Law Students Association (LLSA) of the three Houston law schools, numerous South Texas College of Law Houston students were awarded scholarships. The...

Advocates return to Houston for the 11th Annual South Texas Mock Trial Challenges

April 5, 2022

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The 11th annual South Texas Mock Trial Challenge attracted some of the nation's most talented law students for a four-daycompetition in Houston —in an eagerly awaited return to an in-person format. Teams from 39 schools competed in the March 24-27 competition,...

Several STCL Houston Programs Rank High in 2023 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools Report

March 29, 2022

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Three of South Texas College of Law Houston’s most distinctive experiential learning programs were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with perennial national powerhouse Trial Advocacy moving up to No. 3 in the country. Dispute...

STCL Houston Alumnus Rick Morris Wins 9-0 in U.S. Supreme Court Case He Prepared for with STCL Students, Professors

March 24, 2022

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South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) alumnus and Houston attorney Richard A. “Rick” Morris ’91 argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in early November — after intense preparations with STCL Houston law students and professors — and Thursday...