UT Tower detail photo of the clock with burnt orange overlay

Lighting Updates

Tower Shines for Outstanding Teachers

October 17, 2017

Tower Shines for Outstanding Teachers

The UT Tower will glow burnt orange Tuesday, October 17 in honor of the new inductees into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and all members…

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Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins, 40-34

October 7, 2017

Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins, 40-34

The UT Tower will shine with a burnt-orange top Saturday, October 7 to celebrate Texas Football’s 40-34 win over the Kansas State Wildcats. As part of…

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Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins, 17-7

September 28, 2017

Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins, 17-7

The UT Tower will shine with a burnt-orange top Thursday, September 28 to celebrate Texas Football’s 17-7 win over the Iowa State University Cyclones. Texas Football…

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Tower Shines for UT’s 134th Birthday

September 15, 2017

Tower Shines for UT’s 134th Birthday

The UT Austin Tower will shine with burnt-orange lights Friday, September 15 to celebrate the university’s birthday. On Sept. 15, 1883, The University of Texas at…

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Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins 56-0

September 9, 2017

Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins 56-0

The UT Tower will shine with a burnt-orange top Saturday, September 9 to celebrate Texas Football’s 56-0 win over the San Jose State Spartans. As part…

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Orange Tower Honors Steve Hicks School of Social Work

September 6, 2017

Orange Tower Honors Steve Hicks School of Social Work

The UT Tower will glow burnt orange Wednesday, September 6 in honor of Regent Steve Hicks’ generosity and the naming of the Steve Hicks School…

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Orange Tower Welcomes New Students

September 5, 2017

Orange Tower Welcomes New Students

The UT Tower will be lit orange Tuesday, September 5 to welcome new students to campus. And as a special welcome to the Class of…

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Tower Shines to Welcome New Students

August 29, 2017

Tower Shines to Welcome New Students

The UT Tower will be lit orange Tuesday, August 29 to welcome new students to the campus. And as a special welcome to the Class…

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Orange Tower Honors Jordan Spieth

July 23, 2017

Orange Tower Honors Jordan Spieth

The UT Tower will shine with orange lights Sunday, July 23 in recognition of Jordan Spieth’s win at the 2017 The Open Championship on Sunday. Spieth…

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Tower Shines for Men’s Track & Field Big 12 Championships

May 22, 2017

Tower Shines for Men’s Track & Field Big 12 Championships

The UT Tower will be lit in burnt orange Monday, May 22 in recognition of Texas Men’s Track & Field’s victories at the Big 12…

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Tower Shines for 2017 Graduates

May 20, 2017

Tower Shines for 2017 Graduates

The UT Tower will shine with burnt-orange lights and “17” displayed on its side to honor the Class of 2017 and this year’s graduates on…

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Orange Tower Celebrates Two National Titles

May 14, 2017

Orange Tower Celebrates Two National Titles

The UT Tower will shine with burnt-orange lights Sunday, May 14 to celebrate two national championships — one academic and one in RecSports. The orange…

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