UT Tower detail photo of the clock with burnt orange overlay

Lighting Updates

Light the Tower: 2022 Women’s Tennis National Championship

September 26, 2022

Light the Tower: 2022 Women’s Tennis National Championship

The University of Texas Tower will be lit in burnt orange with a numeral “1” on all four sides tonight (September 26) to commemorate the…

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Light the Tower: US Air Force and AFROTC Detachment 825 celebrate 75th birthdays

September 18, 2022

Light the Tower: US Air Force and AFROTC Detachment 825 celebrate 75th birthdays

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Sunday, September 18 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Air Force ROTC at the University of Texas.…

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Light the Tower: Texas Football Beats UTSA, 41-20

September 17, 2022

Light the Tower: Texas Football Beats UTSA, 41-20

The UT Tower will shine with a burnt orange top on Saturday, September 17 to celebrate Texas Football’s victory over UTSA. The Longhorns are now…

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Light the Tower: 139 Years of Changing the World

September 15, 2022

Light the Tower: 139 Years of Changing the World

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Thursday, September 15 to celebrate the university’s 139th birthday.On Sept. 15, 1883, The University of Texas…

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Light the Tower: Student Athletes Win Individual Awards

September 7, 2022

Light the Tower: Student Athletes Win Individual Awards

The UT Tower will shine with burnt-orange lights Wednesday, September 7 to honor three student athletes who won top awards in their respective sports. The three…

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Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins Season Opener, 52-10

September 3, 2022

Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins Season Opener, 52-10

The UT Tower will shine with a burnt-orange top on Saturday, September 3 to celebrate Texas Football’s 52-10 over ULM. The Longhorns are now 1-0…

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Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins 2022 NCAA Championship

September 2, 2022

Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins 2022 NCAA Championship

The University of Texas Tower will be lit in burnt orange with the number ‘1’ on Friday, Sept. 2 to commemorate Texas Rowing‘s 2022 NCAA…

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Light the Tower: Gone to Texas

August 24, 2022

Light the Tower: Gone to Texas

The UT Tower will turn orange Wednesday, August 24 to welcome new students to the Forty Acres. And as a special welcome to the Class…

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Light the Tower: Texas Wins 2021-22 Directors’ Cup

August 21, 2022

Light the Tower: Texas Wins 2021-22 Directors’ Cup

The Longhorns are the nation’s top all-sports program for the second-straight year. The UT Tower will shine with burnt-orange lights and the number “1” displayed…

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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Golf Wins 2022 NCAA Championship

June 2, 2022

Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Golf Wins 2022 NCAA Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights and “1” displayed on its sides on Thursday, June 2 in honor of the Texas Men’s…

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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Golf Wins National Championship

June 1, 2022

Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Golf Wins National Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights on Wednesday, June 1 in celebration of the Texas Men’s Golf team winning the NCAA Match…

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Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins National Title

May 29, 2022

Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins National Title

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Sunday, May 29 to celebrate Texas Rowing winning back-to-back national championships.

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