It was announced this week that Colgate University will welcome Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,  in October for the next edition of the university’s Global Leaders Lecture Series.

SU is also welcoming a world leader this year. Vice President Joe Biden, a Syracuse University Grad, will deliver SU’s commencement address in May.  Vice President Biden will also be presented with an honorary degree from the university during the commencement ceremony, which will be held Sunday, May 10th in the Carrier Dome.