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Alcalde Docs: Light the Tower

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The University of Texas at Austin Tower

For all the biggest UT moments, the Tower glows orange. Here’s how it happens.

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Our Tower. Our Time.

We are embarking on a venture to restore, revitalize and reimagine the most iconic, most beloved landmark on our campus: the UT Tower.

Visit tower.utexas.edu to learn more and to support this once-in-a-lifetime effort.

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