The grand central stairway is constructed of marble and bordered by wrought iron and bronze balustrades. Ornamental patterns in blue and gold cover the ceiling.

At the end of the eastern corridor, inside of the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies, is a transom stained glass window preserved from the west doorway of Old Main. A gift of the Class of 1909.

In the stairway between the third and fourth floor, is the stained glass window from the south doorway of Old Main.

Throughout the building there are magnificent light fixtures designed by Edwin J. Cole of Chicago.

Imperial black Tennessee marble is used for many doorframes and drinking fountains.