The project is the first major renovation in the tower’s 88-year history.
A man walks in front of the UT Tower on the University of Texas campus on Monday, March 30, 2020, in Austin.UT Tower – the most iconic and recognizable landmark looming over the University of Texas System's flagship campus in Austin – is slated for a $26 million renovation, the system's Board of Regents announced Wednesday.
The project to restore the 307-foot structure's exterior and update its observation deck and carillon bells represents the first major renovation in the Tower’s 88-year history. “In the 1930s, the UT Tower was a bold statement about the enduring excellence of the University of Texas at Austin,” Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife said in a statement. “Our board is deeply proud to support carrying that bold vision forward for generations to come.”See which Texas colleges made U.S. News & World Report's new ranking of best universities
The restoration also will feature fresh landscaping and the beautification of areas surrounding the tower, including the main mall. “The Tower stands on the very spot where our first learning community gathered, and it endures as a beacon for truth-seekers, academic excellence and achievement,” said UT President Jay Hartzell. “I am grateful to Chairman Eltife and the regents for their incredibly generous support. Their investment will enhance and preserve the Tower’s legacy and ensure that it shines even brighter for generations to come.
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