The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in honor of our world-class students who have won significant awards, honors and championships during the past year.

Ranked among the top public universities in the country, UT is home to tens of thousands of students dedicated to academic excellence.

From student of the year recognitions to business plan and pitch competitions to best poster and project awards and many more, prestigious accolades were bestowed upon dozens of undergraduate and graduate students in the 2025-26 academic year. Congratulations to our incredible Longhorns who continue to make us proud and drive positive impact in the world.