MSEM at USC

09/25/2026

Preparedness starts before an emergency happens.

For National Preparedness Month, FEMA is encouraging individuals and families to strengthen their readiness through emergency planning, supply kits and reliable information.

For emergency management professionals, resilience means helping communities prepare, respond and recover when the unexpected occurs.

Learn more about steps families can take to be ready:

September is National Preparedness Month, a time when we are reminded that emergencies can happen at any moment. For more than 20 years, the Ready Campaign has encouraged individuals to take practical steps before disaster strikes. This year’s theme, Americans Stand Ready, celebrates the spirit of...

09/24/2026

With hurricane season underway, the importance of preparation, planning and effective disaster response is especially timely. Emergency management professionals work year-round to reduce uncertainty, strengthen resilience and help communities prepare for and recover from disasters.

Explore how this growing field is responding to today’s challenges while getting ready for those ahead:

Our MSEM Faculty share the importance of emergency management and how professionals prepare and respond to natural disasters like hurricanes.

09/23/2026

Emergency managers are in demand across healthcare, technology, intelligence, corporate security, business continuity, logistics, public policy and more.

Learn about the emerging career paths USC Bovard College’s Emergency Management program prepares students for, and read more at the link in our bio.

08/19/2026

Wildfire preparedness starts long before an emergency. From signing up for alerts to planning evacuation routes, proactive steps can help protect lives and strengthen community resilience. Explore Cal OES’s wildfire preparedness guidance and see emergency management in action.

State of California

08/07/2026

Medical imaging company RadNet has partnered with the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide complimentary low-dose CT lung cancer screenings for firefighters. The program could eventually serve up to 2,000 firefighters as it continues to expand across LAFD.

Over 250 LA firefighters have already been screened

07/28/2026

Heat stress is one of the leading causes of heat-related deaths in the world. Vulnerability to heat is impacted by age, health status, and other conditions. This summer, take action to keep yourself and loved ones safe from extreme heat.

Protecting health from rising temperatures and extreme heat – WHO factsheet on heat and health.

07/20/2026

Applications are now open for Spring 2027. Apply today to begin your next chapter and start classes in January.

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

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day to our EM students and faculty!

06/23/2026

The Final Application Deadline is quickly approaching! Apply by Tuesday, July 14, to start your MS in Emergency Management at the end of August.

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

06/17/2026

For this week’s career win, we’re celebrating MSEM alum Jazmin Thomas and her career journey as a NYFD Firefighter, emergency preparedness professional and healthcare advocate. Thomas leveraged her experience and fused her passions to form Prepared with Purpose Collective, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and emergency preparedness for those living with chronic illness.

Jazmin Thomas is also one of our ambassadors and ready to speak to anyone interested in pursuing their Master of Science in Emergency Management.

Fight On!