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.

August 24, 2021

Tower Shines for Class of 2025
July 20, 2021

Why is it lit?
May 24, 2021

Light the Tower: Track and Field Big 12 Championships
May 22, 2021

Light the Tower: Commencement 2021
May 16, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins Big 12 Championship
May 12, 2021

Light the Tower: President’s Staff Awards
May 7, 2021

Tower Darkens for UT Remembers
May 5, 2021

Light the Tower: Academic Club National Champions
May 4, 2021

Light the Tower: Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams Win Big 12 Regular Season Championships
April 30, 2021

Light the Tower: President’s Award Winners
April 29, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Celebration
April 11, 2021

Light the Tower: Women’s Swimming and Diving Win Big 12 Conference Title
April 10, 2021

Light the Tower: Celebrating Honors Day Scholars
March 28, 2021

Light the Tower: Men’s Swimming and Diving Wins 2021 NCAA Championship
March 3, 2021

Light The Tower: Track and Field Sweeps Big 12 Indoor Championships
March 2, 2021

Light the Tower: Texas Independence Day
February 24, 2021

Light the Tower: Thanking All Who Helped Campus Community
February 16, 2021

Tower Dim Due to Severe Weather