UT Tower detail photo of the clock with burnt orange overlay

Lighting Updates

Tower Darkens for UT Remembers

May 7, 2021

Tower Darkens for UT Remembers

The UT Tower will darken Friday, May 7 in memory of Longhorns who died during the past year. Except for a white cap and observation…

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Light the Tower: Academic Club National Champions

May 5, 2021

Light the Tower: Academic Club National Champions

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Wednesday, May 5 to celebrate national championships claimed by academic clubs across the university. The students…

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Light the Tower: Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams Win Big 12 Regular Season Championships

May 4, 2021

Light the Tower: Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams Win Big 12 Regular Season Championships

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, May 4 to celebrate the Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams winning the Big 12 Regular…

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Light the Tower: President’s Award Winners

April 30, 2021

Light the Tower: President’s Award Winners

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Friday, April 30 in honor of the recipients of three important awards bestowed by the university…

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Light the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Celebration

April 29, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Celebration

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Thursday, April 29 for the Texas Exes Ring Celebration. As part of a dedication ceremony, class…

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Light the Tower: Women’s Swimming and Diving Win Big 12 Conference Title

April 11, 2021

Light the Tower: Women’s Swimming and Diving Win Big 12 Conference Title

The University of Texas Tower will be drenched in Burnt Orange lighting Sunday, April 11 to commemorate the UT Women’s Swimming and Diving program’s recent…

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Light the Tower: Celebrating Honors Day Scholars

April 10, 2021

Light the Tower: Celebrating Honors Day Scholars

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Saturday, April 10 to celebrate the 2021 Honors Day scholars. Introduced in 1948 and celebrated every…

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Light the Tower: Men’s Swimming and Diving Wins 2021 NCAA Championship

March 28, 2021

Light the Tower: Men’s Swimming and Diving Wins 2021 NCAA Championship

The UT Tower will shine with a #1 on the North and South sides and a #15 on the East and West sides in honor…

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Light The Tower: Track and Field Sweeps Big 12 Indoor Championships

March 3, 2021

Light The Tower: Track and Field Sweeps Big 12 Indoor Championships

The Longhorns won their fourth-straight women’s title and first men’s indoor title since 2017. The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Wednesday, March…

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Light the Tower: Texas Independence Day

March 2, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Independence Day

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, March 2 to celebrate Texas Independence Day. The holiday commemorates the adoption of the Texas…

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Light the Tower: Thanking All Who Helped Campus Community

February 24, 2021

Light the Tower: Thanking All Who Helped Campus Community

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Wednesday, February 24 in recognition of the tireless work of the teams of people that have…

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Tower Dim Due to Severe Weather

February 16, 2021

Tower Dim Due to Severe Weather

The UT Tower will be dim tonight Tuesday, February 16. While UT is on its own self-sustaining power grid and does not draw on any…

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