Cassie Donegan will never have to worry about student loans, and it’s all thanks to pageants.
The new Miss America, who has been competing in pageants since she was 9, told Business Insider that she graduated “100% free of any college debt” thanks to scholarship money she won through the organization.
[NEW YORK, NY] September 12, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, and Miss America’s Teen 2026, Tess Ferm, enjoyed front-row seats at the Sherri Hill runway show during New York Fashion Week, where bold colors, sparkling designs, and show-stopping silhouettes lit up the runway.
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[NEW YORK, NY] September 12, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, and Miss America’s Teen 2026, Tess Ferm, enjoyed a breathtaking VIP tour of Summit One Vanderbilt in New York City during golden hour, taking in sweeping views of the skyline as the sun set over Midtown Manhattan’s tallest skyscraper.
[NEW YORK, NY] September 12, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, and Miss America’s Teen 2026, Tess Ferm, enjoyed a breathtaking VIP tour of Summit One Vanderbilt in New York City during golden hour, taking in sweeping views of the skyline as the sun set over Midtown Manhattan’s tallest skyscraper.
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[NEW YORK, NY] September 12, 2025 — Cassie made a glamorous appearance at New York Fashion Week, taking a coveted front-row seat at the Michael Kors runway show. The designer unveiled a stunning new collection, blending bold creativity, elegance, and innovation.
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[NEW YORK, NY] September 11, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, served as a reader at the annual Calling of the Names Ceremony at Saint Paul’s Chapel in Lower Manhattan, a solemn event honoring those who contributed to the 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Effort.
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Miss America has officially taken a bite of the “Big Apple.”
Cassandra “Cassie” Donegan, a New York transplant, became the 98th woman to earn the title of Miss America and the 8th Miss New York to earn the crown on Sunday, Sept. 7, following two nights of preliminary competition, including a talent portion.
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