The idea for the tower was borrowed from the first campus building and represents the heritage, history, and tradition of South Texas. The tower is modeled after the San Jose Mission in San Antonio and reflects the Spanish mission revival style of architecture found in many South Texas buildings. The Javelina, adopted as the school mascot, was found running wild on the land where the school was built. A pack animal, the Javelina is vicious and will fight to the death when protecting its young, its home, or its territory. The star represents Texas as the Lone Star State.
Alumni carry on the ideals and traditions of our university.
Buildings may weather, photos may fade, but tradition endures forever. Over the years, our university has changed, and a seamless gold circle holds together the many people who have changed it. Click here if you are interested. Last updated January 26, 2001.