Meet the QUEEN - Laura Donohue

Miss Collegiate USA Organization recognizes our newest queen to the Class of 2025 Sisterhood!

Laura Donohue, Miss Virginia Collegiate USA 2025, enjoys watching soccer and spending time outside. She holds a deep love for dance and has danced all 4 years of college. Laura’s personal platform focuses on mental health awareness for active duty soldiers, veterans and their families.

Laura graduated from Simmons University with a degree in political science and plans to attend graduate school to obtain a dual degree in counseling and social work.

“I am an MCU alum. I competed in 2022 and had the honor of winning the Sisterhood Award at finals. I knew that I had to come back one day and this year worked out for me. I am so excited to meet all of my sister queens and spend time in one of my favorite cities in the world.” - Laura Donohue

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Nationals Week Details

Miss and Ms Collegiate USA contestants will compete in

Interview, Swim Wear and Evening Wear.

2024 On-Stage Competitions

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Interview, Fitness Wear and Evening Wear.

Jr On Stage Competition

Meet the QUEEN - Laney Edwards

Miss Collegiate USA Organization recognizes our newest queen to the Class of 2025 Sisterhood!

Laney Edwards, Miss Georgia Collegiate USA 2025, enjoys working out; shopping at TJMAXX, Marshall's, and Home Goods; playing/cuddling with her fur babies; doing home improvement projects; and volunteering with organizations that promote mental health and disabilities.

Laney’s professional goal is to continue implementing new programs and growing the Recreational Therapy Department at Skyland Trail to better treat and empower teens struggling with mental health.

"I was drawn to [Miss Collegiate USA’s] emphasis on scholarship, education, and women empowerment.  I look forward to promoting the EMPowered initiate. I work in mental health and am a firm believed in leading an overall healthy lifestyle for your mind, body, and spirit.”

- Laney Edwards

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