Lighting Updates

October 31, 2026

Longhorns Clinch Halloween Victory Over Mississippi State

The top of the UT Tower will shine burnt orange on Saturday, October 31, to celebrate Texas Football’s win over Mississippi State. Per tradition, an orange top on the Tower signifies Longhorn football’s regular season and bowl game victories.

February 22, 2022

Light the Tower: UT Student Jaskaran Singh Wins Jeopardy! National college Championship
December 4, 2021

Tower Shines for 2021 Graduates
November 27, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Volleyball Wins Big 12
November 26, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Football Beats Kansas State
November 18, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Dedication
November 12, 2021

Light the Tower: Distinguished Alumnus Awards
November 11, 2021

Light the Tower: Veterans Day
October 14, 2021

Light the Tower: Santa Rita Award
October 13, 2021

Light the Tower: Vaccine Celebration
October 2, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Football Beats TCU
September 26, 2021

Light the Tower: 50th Anniversary of Latino Studies
September 25, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Football Beats Texas Tech, 70-35
September 24, 2021

Light the Tower: Inauguration of President Jay Hartzell
September 18, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Football Beats Rice
September 17, 2021

Light the Tower: 2020 Commencement Reunion
September 15, 2021

Light the Tower: 138 Years of Changing the World
September 4, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Football Wins Season Opener, 38-18
September 3, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins NCAA Championship