MSEM at USC

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.

USC’s 2026 Emergency Management Graduates Are Prepared to Lead and Make an Impact in Their Communities 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.

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/

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.

Emergency Response Research Webinar Series | US EPA EPA's ORD offers free, public webinars on emergency response and homeland security research efforts and results. Recordings of previous webinars are also available.

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?

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

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.

How a USC MSEM Graduate Led Coordination During the LaGuardia Crisis Response - USC Bovard College 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.

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/

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 Health Impact of Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent | TIME The Canadian province of British Columba is making the switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time.