March 2, 2017
Tower Shines for Texas Independence Day
To mark Texas Independence Day, the UT Tower will shine with entirely orange lights Thursday, March 2. The holiday commemorates the adoption of the Texas…
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February 25, 2017
Orange Tower Celebrates Big 12 Titles
Campus landmark will be lit in burnt orange to recognize the impending victories for Texas men’s and women’s swimming and diving at the Big 12…
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January 17, 2017
Tower Turns Orange for Filming Endeavor
The UT Tower will be lit at sunset for a few hours on Tuesday, January 17 and, weather permitting, for several hours on Wednesday, January…
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December 3, 2016
Tower Shines with “16” for Fall Graduates
The UT Austin Tower will shine with entirely orange lights and “16” displayed in its windows on both Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4…
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November 30, 2016
Orange Tower Celebrates 100 Years of BEVO
On Nov. 30, 1916, the first BEVO made his debut at UT Austin’s Thanksgiving Day football game. One hundred years later, the Tower will shine…
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November 11, 2016
Orange Tower Honors Longhorn Olympians
The UT Austin Tower will turn orange Friday, November 11 to welcome Longhorns who have competed in the Olympics to campus. More than 140 Longhorns…
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November 5, 2016
Light the Tower: Texas Beats Texas Tech, 45-37
The UT Austin Tower will shine with orange lights Saturday, November 5 in celebration of Texas Football’s 45-37 win over Texas Tech. The win over…
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October 29, 2016
Light the Tower: Texas Upsets No. 8 Baylor
The UT Austin Tower will shine orange lights Saturday, October 29 in celebration of Texas Football’s 35-34 win over No. 8 Baylor. The win over…
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October 28, 2016
Orange Tower Honors Distinguished Alumni
The UT Austin Tower will shine with burnt-orange lights Friday, October 28 in honor of this year’s distinguished alumni. Presented by the Texas Exes, the…
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October 26, 2016
Light the Tower: Pharmacy Students Win National Title
The UT Austin Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Wednesday, Oct. 26 in celebration of a national title won by students in the College…
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October 19, 2016
Tower Shines in Memory of Joe Jamail
The UT Austin Tower will shine with all orange lights and a double “J” on its sides tonight in memory of distinguished alumnus Joe Jamail. Jamail,…
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October 15, 2016
Tower Shines for 27-6 Win Over Iowa State
The UT Austin Tower will shine with orange lights Saturday, October 15 in celebration of Texas Football’s 27-6 win over Iowa State. The win over Iowa State brings…
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