The university Tower will shine with a burnt orange glow Thursday, Sept. 17, in honor of the Presidential Inauguration of Gregory L. Fenves. To recognize his role as the 29th president of The University of Texas at Austin, the Tower’s windows will be lit to display “29.” Fenves began serving as president on June 3. He previously …
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Tower Shines for UT Austin’s Birthday
The university Tower will shine with a burnt orange glow tonight in honor of UT Austin’s 132nd birthday. On Sept. 15, 1883, The University of Texas at Austin opened with one building, eight professors, one proctor and 221 students – and a mission to change the world. Today, UT Austin is a world-renowned higher education, …
Tower Shines For New Longhorns
On the evening of Tuesday, August 25, the Tower will be lighted orange during “Gone To Texas” to celebrate the arrival of the newest members of the Longhorn Nation. “Gone To Texas” is the official welcome for incoming students by the Office of the President. The event will welcome approximately 8,000 new students and guests and …
