At the time of its construction in 1947, Andrews Hall was considered to be one of the most modern buildings in the country. Named for Elisha Benjamin Andrews, the president of the University who was instrumental in the admission of women in 1891. Andrews played a key role in the success of Pembroke College. In addition to the various interior upgrades and reconfiguration of bedrooms, Andrews Commons was renovated in 2014 to feature upscale dining, meeting and study spaces.