Lighting Updates
September 15, 2026
Happy Birthday, UT!
Since our opening ceremonies on September 15, 1883, we have been educating Texans and serving our state with pride. As we prepare to light the Tower in all burnt orange tonight to celebrate our 143rd birthday, learn more about our once-in-a-lifetime venture to restore, revitalize and reimagine the UT Tower…
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Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins Big 12 Championship
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Light the Tower: President’s Staff Awards
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Tower Darkens for UT Remembers
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Light the Tower: Academic Club National Champions
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Light the Tower: Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams Win Big 12 Regular Season Championships
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Light the Tower: President’s Award Winners
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Light the Tower: Texas Exes Ring Celebration
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Light the Tower: Women’s Swimming and Diving Win Big 12 Conference Title
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Light the Tower: Celebrating Honors Day Scholars
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Light the Tower: Men’s Swimming and Diving Wins 2021 NCAA Championship
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Light The Tower: Track and Field Sweeps Big 12 Indoor Championships
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Light the Tower: Texas Independence Day
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Light the Tower: Thanking All Who Helped Campus Community
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Tower Dim Due to Severe Weather
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Light the Tower: Coach Sarkisian Arrives in Austin
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Light the Tower: Texas Wins Alamo Bowl
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Tower Shines for 2020 Graduates
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Light the Tower: Texas Beats Kansas State, 69-31