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Tower Shines for Students’ Successes at Honors Day

We’re lighting the Tower Saturday, April 18 for the students being recognized at Honors Day.

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Congratulations to the students being recognized Saturday, April 18, at Honors Day. The Tower will shine orange as part of the celebration.

Introduced in 1948, Honors Day is the occasion when students who have achieved academic excellence are honored by administrative officials, academic deans and members of the faculty. It serves as an important prelude to Commencement. The Honors Day Convocation includes ceremonial elements such as an academic procession, orange and white honors cords worn by students, heraldic banners, inspirational messages and celebratory music.

Faculty guests join student honorees in the procession and are seated next to them at the convocation. In a special presentation, students recognized as Distinguished College Scholars are invited to the stage to receive commemorative medallions from academic deans.

[Wondering why the deans are carrying maces at Honors Day and commencement? Find out in our #HiddenUT series.]