Lighting Updates

September 15, 2026

Happy Birthday, UT!

Since our opening ceremonies on September 15, 1883, we have been educating Texans and serving our state with pride. As we prepare to light the Tower in all burnt orange tonight to celebrate our 143rd birthday, learn more about our once-in-a-lifetime venture to restore, revitalize and reimagine the UT Tower…

September 12, 2026

Texas Football Tops Ohio State, 24-23
September 11, 2026

Celebrating a Transformational Investment in Accounting Education
September 5, 2026

Texas Football Wins Home Opener, 59-7
August 28, 2026

Light the Tower: National Championship Rowing Team Photo
August 24, 2026

Celebrating Texas Athletics’ Fifth Learfield Directors’ Cup Win
August 23, 2026

Light the Tower: Gone to Texas 2026
June 4, 2026

Texas Softball: Back-to-Back National Champions
May 31, 2026

Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins Fourth NCAA Championship
May 9, 2026

Celebrating the Class of 2026
April 28, 2026

Light the Tower: Honoring Student Academic Achievement
April 24, 2026

Tower Darkens for UT Remembers
April 23, 2026

Celebrating Texas Men’s Tennis, 2026 SEC Tournament and Conference Champions
April 21, 2026

Celebrating Susan and Michael Dell’s Lasting Legacy
April 16, 2026

Tower Shines as Texas Exes Rings Await Celebration
March 28, 2026

Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving Win Second Consecutive National Championship
March 8, 2026

Texas Women’s Basketball Wins SEC Championship
March 2, 2026

Texas Independence Day
February 21, 2026

Both Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving are 2026 SEC Champions