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 Football Beats Colorado State
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Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins 3rd NCAA Championship
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Light the Tower: Texas Athletics Completes Paris Olympics with 16 Total Medals, Including Six Gold
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Light the Tower: National Player of the Year Recognition
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Light the Tower: Texas Longhorns Win Directors’ Cup
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Light the Tower: Class of 2028
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Light the Tower: SEC Celebration
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Light the Tower: President’s Staff Awards
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Light the Tower: Texas Rowing wins third NCAA Championship
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Light the Tower: Texas Rowing Wins Big 12 Championship
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Light the Tower: No. 1 Rowing sweeps ninth consecutive Big 12 Championship
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Light the Tower: Longhorns Win Big 12 Titles
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Light the Tower: 141st Commencement of The University of Texas at Austin
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Tower Darkens for UT Remembers
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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Golf Wins Big 12 Championship
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Light the Tower: In Honor of Student Achievement
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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Tennis Wins Big 12 Regular Season, Tournament Conference Titles
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Light the Tower: Texas Men’s Tennis Wins Big 12 Tournament Championship