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[NEW YORK CITY, NY] November 13, 2025 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan was thrilled to join the Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation for the exciting return of the Live Art Duel, a fast-paced fundraising event where FIT students created original artwork in three energetic rounds—right before the audience’s eyes.

Vanessa Williams, a trailblazing Forever Miss America and cultural icon, continues to make headlines with her extraordinary career. Most recently, the London Theatre District spotlighted Williams in a feature highlighting her latest achievement: starring as Miranda Priestly in the West End musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre in London

[PRINCETON, NJ] November 11, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, joined New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy at Drumthwacket, the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey, for a special Veterans Day celebration honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] November 8, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, was honored to celebrate and thank our nation’s heroes at the National Veterans Parade in Washington, D.C.

The Miss America Organization believes it is important to share the mission for the New Era of Miss America, as announced at the State Ambassador Orientation this past September.

[NEW YORK, NY] November 6, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, was delighted to attend the White House Historical Association’s biennial Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.