MSEM at USC

06/02/2026

We’re celebrating MSEM alumna Monique Campos’s career win — discovering her passion for emergency management while working in local law enforcement, pursuing her master’s, and now working for the State of California to support emergency services at a broad scale. Fight On!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Master of Science in Emergency Management graduates! Our graduates are prepared to lead and leave a lasting, positive impact in emergency management.

The Class of 2026 graduates of the Master of Science in Emergency Management program celebrated their achievements at the Bovard College commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026, in McCarthy Quad on the USC University Park Campus.

05/08/2026

Seven days to go, graduates!✌️

05/06/2026

The Priority Review Deadline is coming soon! Apply by Tuesday, May 19 to receive priority consideration for the Fall 2026 term.

Apply Now: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/em/apply/

04/30/2026

One of the main challenges of responding to any disaster is managing changing environmental variables. As we close Earth Month, check out the EPA’s Emergency Response Research Webinar Series. This webinar series covers the latest information on research supporting EPA's response to chemical, biological, and radiological incidents, as well as natural disasters.

EPA's ORD offers free, public webinars on emergency response and homeland security research efforts and results. Recordings of previous webinars are also available.

04/21/2026

April is National Earthquake Preparedness Month! Though common here in California, we can always be better prepared for earthquakes. What tips do you have to stay safe during seismic events?

Be prepared: Download the MyShake app today Available in English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional), Vietnamese, Korean and Filipino SACRAMENTO – During Earthquake Preparedness Month…

04/16/2026

See you soon, Trojans! ✌️

04/10/2026

Read how USC MS in Emergency Management alumna and Program Ambassador Jazmin Thomas used her training in emergency management communications and operational coordination to facilitate the multiagency response to the LaGuardia Airport collision on March 22, 2026.

When LaGuardia Airport shut down because of a tragic runway collision, USC MSEM graduate Jazmin Thomas was at the center of the response—coordinating communication across New York City’s top emergency agencies.

03/24/2026

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 semester. Apply now and start classes at the end of August.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/em/apply/

03/11/2026

The transition to Daylight Saving Time is known to cause many health emergencies, including strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents. Could ending the practice of changing our clocks reduce these health risks?

The Canadian province of British Columba is making the switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time.