The University of Southern Indiana announced Monday that it would begin work to overhaul the Wright Administration Building, a $34 million project.

The project will be paid for by state capital funding obtained by USI in Indiana's 2023-25 budget cycle.

While the building houses offices for the senior administrators, most USI students recognize it as the home for the three forum lecture halls.

According to USI officials, the project will begin with the demolition of some 26,000 square feet of space on the north side of the building. A second story will be added to the structure, and it will boast a glass facade.

“This project is not just about improving a building − it’s about honoring USI’s history while creating space for its future,” USI President Steve Bridges said in a news release

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