The $16 million addition will have about 20 offices, 13 classrooms, six specialized laboratories, and collaborative learning space, reports kpcnews.com.
The expansion will help accommodate growth in the university's Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences, which is housed in the building.
The university expects to have the addition open by fall 2023.
MSKTD and Associates is the architect and JICI Construction is the construction manager.