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

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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 Southern Illinois University Press.

The award, announced April 9, recognizes “superior achievement that serves as a model for the profession and reaches a greater public.” In announcing the award, the ISHS said of Dr. Steiner’s book: “Exceptionally well-written and researched…. This is a valuable addition to Lincoln studies, raising the questions likely to confront students, admirers and critics of the Civil War president in the coming decades.”

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STCL Houston Students Receive Recognition at HLSA/LLSA Scholarship Gala

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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 event was co-hosted by the HLSA and LLSA at STCL Houston, Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law Center. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia was the keynote speaker, and STCL alumnus and supporter Benny Agosto, Jr. ’95 spoke and presented the HLSA scholarships to the South Texas students.

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JD/MBA Student Gains Career Skills Through Nationally Ranked ADR Program

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McKensie Wren, a 3L and a natural competitor, was drawn to the winning spirit of South Texas College of Law Houston. Because she plans to continue her real estate development career after graduation, she loves gaining practical career skills through the law school’s nationally ranked Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program.

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Eric Williams II Only 2022 National Jurist Law Student of the Year Named from a Texas Law School

Eric Williams II Only 2022 National Jurist Law Student of the Year Named from a Texas Law School

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Eric B. Williams II, a third-year student at South Texas College of Law Houston for whom law is his second career, was the only honoree from a Texas law school named a prestigious National Jurist Magazine 2022 Law Student of the Year. He is featured in the publication’s edition released March 9.

“Individuals of Eric’s character, capability and accomplishment are rare,” said South Texas President and Dean Michael F. Barry. “He is well-deserving of this recognition.”

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Derek Pershing ’13

South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Derek Pershing ’13 with its 2021 Young Alumni Award

STCL News, Alumni

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor Derek Pershing ’13 — a shareholder at Wilson Cribbs + Goren and an adjunct professor at STCL Houston — with its 2021 Young Alumni Award at its Alumni Association Annual Luncheon Sept. 28 at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.

The law school’s annual Young Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus who has graduated in the past 10 years and has made significant leadership and service contributions to STCL Houston and the legal profession.

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Kyle Carter ’00

STCL Houston to Honor Judge Kyle Carter ’00 with its 2021 Public Service Award

STCL News, Alumni

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will recognize the Honorable Kyle Carter ’00 — judge of the 125th District Court in Harris County and an STCL Houston alumnus — with its 2021 Public Service Award at its Alumni Association Annual Luncheon Sept. 28 at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.

The law school’s annual Public Service Award acknowledges significant and sustained accomplishments in a public service position.

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Mary-Olga Lovett ’93

STCL Houston Honors Mary-Olga Lovett ’93 with its 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award

STCL News, Alumni

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor esteemed Houston litigator Mary-Olga Lovett ’93 with its Distinguished Alumni Award — the highest award presented by the law school’s Alumni Association — Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.

The law school’s Distinguished Alumni Award acknowledges outstanding civic contribution to the community and significant leadership to South Texas College of Law Houston and to the legal profession. A sixth-generation Texan and a member of STCL Houston’s board of directors, Lovett is senior vice president of Greenberg Traurig LLP, with operational responsibilities for the firm’s Texas offices, and she serves as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

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