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In 1936, the UT Tower had just become the tallest building in Austin. Fast forward nearly 90 years, and Austin looks a little different. One thing that hasn’t changed: The Tower still stands at the heart of the Forty Acres. Take a trip through UT history since the Tower was built.
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Our Longhorns have plenty to celebrate! 🧡
Swipe through to see this week’s wins and drop yours in the comments below 🤘
Have you ever imagined what the Forty Acres looked like in 1936? 🧡
The Tower had just become the tallest building in Austin, and UT had about 10,500 students. Nearly 90 years later, the Tower is still watching over the Forty Acres and the 55,000 Longhorns who call it home.
Take a trip through UT history since the Tower was built by clicking our link in bio 🤘
Meet Arianna Bennett, the third-place winner of the Gone to Texas Class of 2030 new student video contest! 🤘🏆
Each year, our newest Longhorns have the opportunity to share what becoming a Longhorn means to them through a short video submission. This year, the top three finalists had the chance to share their stories with the entire Class of 2030 at Gone to Texas, inspiring their fellow Longhorns as they begin their journey at UT Austin.
Congratulations, Arianna, and welcome to the Forty Acres! 🧡
This Labor Day, we’re looking back at how hundreds of local stonemasons, steelworkers, carpenters, artisans and others helped build the Tower nearly 90 years ago. 🤘
As crews work on the Tower once again today, raise your horns to the past, present and future of this Texas icon.
Read more at our link in bio. 🔗
Nothing beats game day as a Longhorn! 🤘
Follow Social Media Ambassador Lila as she takes us along for her very first football game in burnt orange 🧡
