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 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 2024-25 academic year. Congratulations to our incredible Longhorns who continue to make us proud and drive positive impact in the world.

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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