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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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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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WLWT broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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