
Light the Tower
Since 1937, the UT Tower has been lit orange to celebrate the academic and athletic accomplishments of Longhorn students, faculty, staff and alumni. Other lighting configurations mark University milestones or simply illuminate the Tower on the Austin skyline.
Lighting Configurations

White Tower

White Tower with Orange Top

Orange Tower

Orange Tower with No. 1

Orange Tower with Special Effects

Darkened Tower with White Cap

Dark Tower

March 4, 2025
Light the Tower: Texas Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Win Teams’ First SEC Championships
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in honor of both Texas Men’s Swimming and Diving and Texas Women’s Swimming and Diving winning the SEC Championships. In its inaugural appearances, the No. 1 Texas Men’s Swim and Dive program totaled 1,474.5 points, 149.5 points…
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