
Light the Tower
Since 1937, the UT Tower has been lit to celebrate the academic and athletic accomplishments of Longhorn students, faculty, staff and alumni, and mark University milestones, illuminating the Tower on the Austin skyline.
Latest Tower Lighting
April 28, 2026
Light the Tower: Honoring Student Academic Achievement
The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in honor of our world-class students who have won significant awards, honors and championships during the past year. Ranked among the top public universities in the country, UT is home to tens of thousands of students dedicated…
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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