Dickinsonian, October 4, 1957

The incoming freshmen made Dickinson history as the largest class ever- 310 freshmen matriculated after 1400 applications, coming from 15 states and 9 countries. Thirty new faculty members have joined Dickinson including Dean of Men Alan Coutts, college chaplain Reverend Mr. J. Artley, and professors in the Departments of Biology, Geology, Economics, History, English, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, ROTC, and Sociology. Summer renovations to campus buildings have been revealed including the establishment of Mathews House as the new women's dormitory, plans for the new College Chapel and the new Althouse Science Building, and repairs to Biddle House, McIntire and Drayer.