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10th annual StMU 5K for the Neighborhood participants to raise funds for Holy Rosary Catholic Church
San Antonians run or walk on Saturday, Oct. 19 Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages will tie their laces and leash up their dogs on Saturday, Oct. 19, for the 10th annual St. Mary’s University 5K …
Law Alumni Association honors 2024 distinguished graduates
The St. Mary’s University Law Alumni Association will honor three graduates at its Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Westin San Antonio North. The Association hosts the event to raise funds for scholarships …
St. Mary’s Law signs agreement with the State of Nuevo León, Mexico
Memorandum of Understanding creates partnership with educational, cultural and economic opportunities The St. Mary’s University School of Law and the State of Nuevo León in Mexico formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sept. 19 in Nuevo …
St. Mary’s University takes No. 1 spot in U.S. News & World Report Best Value in the West ranking
Rankings for 2025 also highlight the University’s excellence in social mobility and serving veterans St. Mary’s University has secured top rankings in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges guide. The rankings released …
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St. Mary’s alumni lead State Bar of Texas
Leadership and service are woven into the fabric of St. Mary’s University, so it’s no surprise two alumni have helmed the State Bar of Texas.
Rattler Den Food and Hygiene Pantry open to students
Launched in Fall 2023, the Rattler Den is a full pantry located in the Center for Life Directions, and free to all St. Mary’s students.
New St. Mary’s Law professor finds her passion in teaching
After stints working in Big Law and having her own practice, Melissa Shultz, J.D., St. Mary’s University Assistant Dean for Legal Writing and Professor of Law, found her true calling in the classroom.
Recent J.D. graduate accepts prestigious federal clerkship
Berenis Ibarra López (J.D. ’24) accepted a 2026-2027 clerkship with the Hon. Irma Carrillo Ramirez, J.D., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. López is currently a law clerk for the Hon.
Legal vocations: St. Mary’s Law elevates career paths to new heights
The St. Mary’s University School of Law offers J.D. and LL.M. students highly individualized support so they can find fulfilling vocations.
Legal vocations: Alumnus thrives in international trade compliance
Robert Dunlap (J.D. ’11) is a St. Mary’s Law and International Relations alumnus who is thriving in an international trade compliance career.
Legal vocations: Alumna finds perfect fit in Big Law in Fort Worth
Gracie Garcia, who received her J.D. in 2017, has earned success as a versatile trial attorney with an array of clients at Jackson Walker.
Legal vocations: Former prosecutor fulfills dream as judge
The Hon. Lori Valenzuela (J.D. ’98) fulfills her childhood dream of becoming a judge after a career as a prosecutor.
Legal vocations: Diverse legal background prepares alum for Landry’s in-house role
Stephen Hebert enjoys his role as corporate counsel with a nationwide litigation docket for Landry’s Inc. locations.
Law Professor Michael Smith shares unique study of originalism
An unusually named law review article on originalism by Michael Smith, J.D., a St. Mary’s University School of Law faculty member, has raised some academic eyebrows, drawing interest from law scholars, media members and social media followers across the country.