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The top of the UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Saturday, November 30 to celebrate Texas Football’s victory over Texas A&M.

The Longhorns are now 11-1. The Longhorns will play the Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta, Georgia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m.

As part of UT tradition, the top of the Tower turns orange to celebrate Texas Football’s regular-season victories.  

Celebrating Texas Rowing, 2025 Southeastern Conference Champions

May 12, 2025

Celebrating Texas Rowing, 2025 Southeastern Conference Champions

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights on Monday, May 12, to celebrate No. 2 Texas Rowing winning the 2025 Southeastern Conference Championship as the team gathers at to take their photo in front of the Tower this evening. This is the team’s 10th consecutive conference title and its first…

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Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins SEC Championship

May 11, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins SEC Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights on Sunday, May 11, to celebrate No. 2 Texas Rowing winning the 2025 Southeastern Conference Championship. This is the team’s 10th consecutive conference title and its first SEC championship. The victory clinches Texas’ 14th overall conference crown as the Longhorns placed…

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Celebrating the Class of 2025

May 10, 2025

Celebrating the Class of 2025

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights and “25” on its sides on Saturday, May 10, during the University-wide Commencement celebration at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to celebrate this year’s graduating class, the Class of 2025. The last time the Tower displayed “25” on its sides was…

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Light the Tower: Honoring Student Academic Achievement

April 29, 2025

Light the Tower: Honoring Student Academic Achievement

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in honor of our world-class students who have received significant national and international achievements during the past year. Ranked among the top public universities in the country, UT is home to tens of thousands of students dedicated…

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Celebrating Texas Beach Volleyball, 2025 CCSA Conference Champions

April 27, 2025

Celebrating Texas Beach Volleyball, 2025 CCSA Conference Champions

The UT Tower will shine burnt orange lights on Sunday, April 27, to commemorate Texas Beach Volleyball’s 2025 CCSA Conference championship, in their first year as a team. Per tradition, the University recognizes UT sports programs that win a conference team championship with an all burnt orange lighting of the…

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Light the Tower: In First Season, Texas Beach Volleyball Wins Conference Championship

April 26, 2025

Light the Tower: In First Season, Texas Beach Volleyball Wins Conference Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights on Saturday, April 26, to celebrate No. 7 Texas Beach Volleyball winning the 2025 Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) championship with a 3-0 sweep over No. 8 Florida State. With the victory, the Longhorns (27-9) claimed their first conference title in…

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Tower Darkens for UT Remembers

April 25, 2025

Tower Darkens for UT Remembers

The UT Tower will darken Friday, April 25, 2025, in memory of Longhorns who died during the past year. Except for a white cap and observation deck, all of the Tower’s levels and windows will darken as part of UT Remembers. Held annually as the spring semester ends, UT Remembers gives the university…

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Celebrating Texas Men’s Tennis, 2025 SEC Tournament and Conference Champions

April 22, 2025

Celebrating Texas Men’s Tennis, 2025 SEC Tournament and Conference Champions

The UT Tower will shine burnt orange lights on Tuesday, April 22, to commemorate Texas Men’s Tennis’ 2025 Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament championships. Per tradition, the University recognizes UT sports programs that win a conference team championship with an all burnt orange lighting of the campus landmark. Fans…

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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Tennis Wins Southeastern Conference Championship

April 20, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Tennis Wins Southeastern Conference Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights on Sunday, April 20, to celebrate Texas Men’s Tennis winning the 2025 SEC championship with a 4-1 victory of #13 South Carolina. This is the team’s second-straight conference tournament championship. As part of campus tradition, the Tower is bathed in burnt…

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An Enduring Impact: Celebrating the Hildebrand Family’s Extraordinary Support

April 17, 2025

An Enduring Impact: Celebrating the Hildebrand Family’s Extraordinary Support

With investments that span the entire University, the Hildebrand Family will be honored on Thursday, April 17, with the lighting of the UT Tower, which will shine burnt orange lights and display a 100 on one side. Alumni and longtime supporters of The University of Texas at Austin, Mindy and…

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