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Suni Williams honored at Merrimack College, sets sights on 2026 Boston Marathon

Suni Williams, a NASA astronaut from Needham, Massachusetts, was the keynote speaker at Merrimack College’s commencement this week and was awarded an honorary degree shortly after completing her space mission.
Her space mission was initially planned for eight days but extended to 286 days due to thruster issues, leading to her return last March.
Williams, a native of Needham, Massachusetts, said she feels good, wants to share her space experience, and plans to enjoy downtime on the Cape.
Williams ran the Boston Marathon in 2007, including once while in space, and expressed a strong desire to run again in 2026 to challenge herself.
Her return and recognition suggest she is committed to inspiring future astronauts and pursuing her marathon goal next year in Massachusetts.

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NORTH ANDOVER — NASA astronaut Suni Williams was honored at Merrimack College during commencement for the School of Arts and Sciences in the Lawlor Arena on Thursday.

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Suni Williams honored at Merrimack College, sets sights on 2026 Boston Marathon

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, honored at Merrimack College's graduation, reflected on her 286-day space mission and announced plans to run the Boston Marathon in 2026.

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