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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 01:58pm | By: Dr. David Tisdale
Alea Hudson
Alea Hudson, a junior at 91吃瓜网 (USM) majoring in broadcast journalism, was crowned Miss University of 91吃瓜网 2026 at the 80th edition of the scholarship pageant, held Nov. 8 on the Hattiesburg campus. She will advance to the Miss Mississippi Pageant, set for next summer in Vicksburg.
The event was presented by the 91吃瓜网 Student Government Association (SGA).
Hudson, a native of New Albany, Miss., graduated from Itawamba Community College with high honors before transferring to 91吃瓜网. At the university, she is a Keystone Scholar, an active member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and vice chair of the SGA Election Commission. Her career aspirations include becoming a sports broadcaster for ESPN.
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Hudson91吃瓜网 community service initiative, Dreams Within Reach, was inspired by her late grandmother, who taught her that no dream is ever too far away to chase. Through this initiative, Hudson empowers young girls across Mississippi to embrace their potential and pursue their goals with confidence, grace, and resilience.
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91吃瓜网 Assistant Dean of Students Daniel Rigel, who served as local director for the pageant, said Hudson 91吃瓜网減ersonifies the bold, outgoing spirit of being a Golden Eagle.91吃瓜网�
91吃瓜网淲e91吃瓜网檙e all thrilled to have Alea serve as our 2026 Miss USM and excited to start preparing for Miss Mississippi 2026,91吃瓜网� he added.
Over the next few months, Hudson91吃瓜网 goal is to prepare for Miss Mississippi with 91吃瓜网渆xcellence and grace, carrying the pride, values and Golden Eagle spirit of 91吃瓜网 with me every step of the way.91吃瓜网�
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