The construction of buildings continued throughout the campus and a community emerged. Churches, dormitories, shopping centers, clinic, park, food halls, and housing for faculty members were built at this time. There was also an increase in the number of students and faculty members. The variety of courses and colleges increased as well.

In the 1950s, the students became more active in joining organizations, competitions, athletics events, and even military trainings, social gatherings, and banquets. It was noted that the everyday life of students did not solely revolve around academic activities.

In the latter part of the decade, student activism arose promoting the ideals of nationalism. Protest movements against the university’s and country’s oppressive policies marked the period. The students wrote progressive manifestos on various societal issues. In general, UP became a place for exploring new and critical thinking and supporting mass-based movements.