September 3, 2021
Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins NCAA Championship
The University of Texas Tower will be lit in burnt orange with the number ‘1’ tonight to commemorate Texas Rowing’s 2021 NCAA championship. Per campus tradition,…
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August 24, 2021
Tower Shines for Class of 2025
The UT Tower will turn orange Tuesday, August 24 to welcome new students to the Forty Acres. And as a special welcome to the Class…
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July 20, 2021
Why is it lit?
Tower Watchers, As you know, the UT Tower is a 307-foot symbol of Longhorn pride, and often as the sun sets, we use different configurations…
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May 24, 2021
Light the Tower: Track and Field Big 12 Championships
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Monday, May 24 to honor the Texas Track and Field program after the Longhorns swept the…
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May 22, 2021
Light the Tower: Commencement 2021
A screenshot of the UT Austin Instagram shows a 2017 picture of the Tower shining with orange lights and “21” on its sides. The Tower…
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May 16, 2021
Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins Big 12 Championship
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Sunday, May 16 to celebrate Texas Rowing winning the Big 12 Championship. No. 2 Rowing swept…
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May 12, 2021
Light the Tower: President’s Staff Awards
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Wednesday, May 12 in honor of the recipients of the President’s Staff Awards. The President’s Staff Awards formally…
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May 7, 2021
Tower Darkens for UT Remembers
The UT Tower will darken Friday, May 7 in memory of Longhorns who died during the past year. Except for a white cap and observation…
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May 5, 2021
Light the Tower: Academic Club National Champions
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Wednesday, May 5 to celebrate national championships claimed by academic clubs across the university. The students…
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May 4, 2021
Light the Tower: Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams Win Big 12 Regular Season Championships
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, May 4 to celebrate the Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams winning the Big 12 Regular…
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April 30, 2021
Light the Tower: President’s Award Winners
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Friday, April 30 in honor of the recipients of three important awards bestowed by the university…
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April 29, 2021
Light the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Celebration
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Thursday, April 29 for the Texas Exes Ring Celebration. As part of a dedication ceremony, class…
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