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Texas Football defense stopping ULM

The top of the UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Saturday, September 21 to celebrate Texas Football’s victory over the ULM Warhawks.

The Longhorns are now 4-0 and will play Mississippi State in Austin, Texas at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 28 at 2:30 or 3:15 p.m.

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

Honoring the Terry Foundation’s Legacy of Supporting Students

April 16, 2025

Honoring the Terry Foundation’s Legacy of Supporting Students

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Tower will shine burnt orange lights to celebrate a remarkable legacy that has changed the lives of thousands of Longhorns over the past nearly 40 years. Since 1987, the Terry Foundation and the visionary spirit of its founders, Howard L. Terry (BBA 1938) and…

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A Night in the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Dedication

April 10, 2025

A Night in the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Dedication

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Thursday, April 10, 2025, in honor of class ring recipients. Per tradition, ahead of the Texas Exes Ring Celebration, class rings will spend the night at the Tower while it shines in honor of the students and alumni who will soon wear…

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Recognizing Our Outstanding Students for Honors Day 2025

April 5, 2025

Recognizing Our Outstanding Students for Honors Day 2025

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Saturday, April 5, to celebrate the 77th Annual Honors Day. Introduced in 1948 and celebrated every year since, Honors Day recognizes the accomplishments of the highest achieving students at The University of Texas at Austin — those who have earned their distinction as…

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Celebrating Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving, 2025 National Champions

March 31, 2025

Celebrating Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving, 2025 National Champions

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights and “1” on its sides on Monday, March 31, to celebrate Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving on winning the 2025 NCAA National Championship over the weekend. The Tower will be lit for the team to take group photos, and fans are…

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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving Win National Championship

March 29, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving Win National Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights on Saturday, March 29, to celebrate Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving winning the 2025 NCAA championship. Texas has claimed 15 NCAA Championships, finished runner-up 13 times and has a total of 36 top-3 finishes at the national meet. UT earned NCAA…

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A Legacy of Giving: Celebrating 50 Years of Transformational Support from The Cockrell Foundation

March 25, 2025

A Legacy of Giving: Celebrating 50 Years of Transformational Support from The Cockrell Foundation

To honor The Cockrell Foundation’s extraordinary legacy, the UT Tower will be lit burnt orange and display a 100 on one side on Tuesday, March 25, serving as a beacon of gratitude for a family whose unwavering commitment has shaped the lives of thousands. Founded through a bequest from Ernest…

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Light the Tower: Texas Women’s Basketball Wins SEC Regular Season Championship

March 16, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Women’s Basketball Wins SEC Regular Season Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Sunday, March 16, 2025, in honor of Texas Women’s Basketball winning the SEC regular season championship. Tonight’s lighting will happen while the team gathers at the Tower for a group picture. The No. 1/1 Texas women’s basketball team beat every team…

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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Win Teams’ First SEC Championships

March 4, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Win Teams’ First SEC Championships

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in honor of both Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving and Texas Women’s Swimming and Diving winning the SEC Championships. In its inaugural appearances, the No. 1 Texas Men’s Swim and Dive program totaled 1,474.5 points, 149.5 points…

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Light the Tower: Texas Independence Day

March 2, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Independence Day

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Sunday, March 2, 2025, to celebrate Texas Independence Day. The holiday commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence and formation of the Republic of Texas in 1836. “For the proudest of Texans, it’s the most important day of the…

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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Win SEC Championships

February 22, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Win SEC Championships

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Saturday, February 22 to celebrate both Men’s Swimming and Diving and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams for winning the Southeastern Conference Championships.

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