Tower Lighting Updates | The University of Texas at Austin

April 25, 2025

Tower Darkens for UT Remembers

The UT Tower will darken Friday, April 25, 2025, in memory of Longhorns who died during the past year. Except for a white cap and observation deck, all of the Tower’s levels and windows will darken as part of UT Remembers. Held annually as the spring semester ends, UT Remembers gives the university…

April 22, 2025

Celebrating Texas Men’s Tennis, 2025 SEC Tournament and Conference Champions

The UT Tower will shine burnt orange lights on Tuesday, April 22, to commemorate Texas Men’s Tennis’ 2025 Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament championships. Per tradition, the University recognizes UT sports programs that win a conference team championship with an all burnt orange lighting of the campus landmark. Fans…

April 20, 2025

Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Tennis Wins Southeastern Conference Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights on Sunday, April 20, to celebrate Texas Men’s Tennis winning the 2025 SEC championship with a 4-1 victory of #13 South Carolina. This is the team’s second-straight conference tournament championship. As part of campus tradition, the Tower is bathed in burnt…

April 17, 2025

An Enduring Impact: Celebrating the Hildebrand Family’s Extraordinary Support

With investments that span the entire University, the Hildebrand Family will be honored on Thursday, April 17, with the lighting of the UT Tower, which will shine burnt orange lights and display a 100 on one side. Alumni and longtime supporters of The University of Texas at Austin, Mindy and…

April 16, 2025

Honoring the Terry Foundation’s Legacy of Supporting Students

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Tower will shine burnt orange lights to celebrate a remarkable legacy that has changed the lives of thousands of Longhorns over the past nearly 40 years. Since 1987, the Terry Foundation and the visionary spirit of its founders, Howard L. Terry (BBA 1938) and…

April 10, 2025

A Night in the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Dedication

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Thursday, April 10, 2025, in honor of class ring recipients. Per tradition, ahead of the Texas Exes Ring Celebration, class rings will spend the night at the Tower while it shines in honor of the students and alumni who will soon wear…

April 5, 2025

Recognizing Our Outstanding Students for Honors Day 2025

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Saturday, April 5, to celebrate the 77th Annual Honors Day. Introduced in 1948 and celebrated every year since, Honors Day recognizes the accomplishments of the highest achieving students at The University of Texas at Austin — those who have earned their distinction as…