Help Wayne State students find calm, connection, and community—one wag at a time.
The STELLA Lab (STudent Education Learning aLongside Animals) is an interdisciplinary wellness and research initiative within the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Led by occupational therapy faculty and students, the lab’s weekly Drop-In Therapy Dog Clinics provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where students can de-stress, recharge, and connect through the comfort of certified therapy dogs.
These sessions help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and foster belonging—especially for students who may not seek traditional mental health support. As our initial funding ends in early 2026, your gift will help sustain this vital program and advance new research exploring how animal-assisted wellness influences stress, resilience, and academic success.
Together, we can keep tails wagging, hearts healing, and Warriors thriving.
