This residence hall was opened in 1964 as New Hall, and was renamed for Paul G. Benedum, Sr., in 1973.
Paul G. Benedum, Sr., was the nephew of Michael Benedum. He served as the President of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation from 1959-1977. He also served on the WVWC Board of Trustees from 1951-1973, and was awarded an Honorary Degree in 1951. He was a founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was a director and national treasurer of that organization until his death in 1977.
The Nellie Wilson Lounge is located on the first floor, and was used for receptions, meetings, wedding showers and other social events, and even a temporary library during the time of the renovation of the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library. In 2023 the E-Sports team was moved into the space.
(1973) As part of the Founders Day celebration, the girl’s dormitory known as New Hall is dedicated and named Paul Gregory Benedum Hall. [Pharos, 1973-10-10, p.2]