replacing the existing Taffner Field House. Taffner Field House would then be renovated into a campus recreation center, with a completion date of Spring 2027. There are further plans to renovate St. Albert Hall and St. John Hall, as well as build a new academic building seated between St. Thomas More Church and St. John Hall.
== Athletics ==
St. John's University fields 17 NCAA Division I teams in various sports while also providing intramural and club sports. The Division 1 sports include;
Men's Programs: Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Tennis
Women's Programs: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball
St. John's sports teams are called the Red Storm. Though not official, the moniker "Johnnies" is also commonly used by fans. Prior to 1994, St. John's went by the nickname "Redmen", which referenced the red uniforms worn by the university in competition. However, the name was interpreted as a Native American reference in the …
