The University has been recognized by Preservation Virginia for establishing a task force to advise the university on preservation of its historic buildings. In an annual listing intended to raise awareness of threatened historic sites and encourage preservation, Preservation Virginia praised UMW for the leadership the university displayed by creating a preservation plan steering committee in response to feedback on the university’s comprehensive plan that directs the institution’s aesthetic and architectural development for the next 10 to 15 years. Read the press release.