Through the years, the Kirk building has gone through many renovations. In 1926, seats were installed in the auditorium, and hardwood floors were laid down. In 1932, permanent hardwood flooring replaced the movable floors. After the Kirk Gym closed in 1998, small renovations happened in 2003. Most notably, the Kirk Building closed and moved out offices in 2020. After funds were secured, large scale gutting of the entire building began in July, 2023 by Prost Builders. Once upgrades were completed, offices moved back into the building in 2025. The Truman State University Kirk Building Initiative transformed the building into a modern Student Success and SKILLS Center. Part of the initiative was assisting both Truman student's success and Kirksville residents, providing a space to make the community a better place.