FEMA has announced the agency is establishing a new university called National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) to help train emergency managers to keep pace with the rapidly ...

The new program, designed specifically for working professionals, provides students with the convenience of studying online while ensuring the same quality and in-depth coursework of the onsite ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recognizes the need for leaders who take a proactive approach to preparedness and response to all types of hazards, both natural and man-made.

When the University of Chicago Graham School began its master’s program in threat and response management a decade ago, in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy, the anthrax attacks of 2001 and Hurricane ...

As an emergency manager in my mid-20s, the question I get asked most often by my peers when talking about my profession is how I got involved. More specifically they ask how they could get involved ...

When first responders arrive at a disaster scene — be it human caused or brought on by forces of nature — when lives are at stake and every minute counts, effective emergency management is critical. A ...

The nation of Bockistan was hit by yet another natural disaster; this time, an earthquake may have caused a radioactive spill that could affect the health and well-being of the country’s 2.2 million ...

Like all professions, emergency management has evolved throughout the years to become what it is today — a defined field of work that’s paving a career path for future employees. The modern concept of ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...