Royal Roads University announced its new downtown Langford campus, set to open this fall, will be named after former B.C. premier John Horgan.

Horgan, who was also Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in November 2024, aged 65.

Located on Goldstream Avenue in the heart of the city, the new site will be known as RRU Langford | John Horgan Campus—a tribute to a leader whose vision and advocacy helped bring post-secondary education to this growing region.

“John was a tireless champion for expanding access to post-secondary education in this community,” said Dr. Philip Steenkamp, president and vice-chancellor of Royal Roads University. “He would be thrilled to see us welcoming students here this fall and supporting them through life changing education.”

Royal Roads also announced the creation of the John Horgan Entrance Award, to give financial assistance to new undergraduates attending RRU programs at the Langford campus.

“As a firm believer in the power of higher education to change lives, John understood the doors it could open for the next generation of changemakers—those who will follow in his footsteps to tackle the great challenges of our time and build a better world,” said Steenkamp. “I’m proud to support this award with a personal donation of $25,000 and look forward to seeing students thrive at RRU Langford on the John Horgan Campus.”

Ellie Horgan said her late husband’s “love for Langford, for education and for young people all come together in this campus — a place that will spark new ideas, welcome diverse perspectives and open new opportunities.”