Concerns Raised Over Student Well-Being Amid Controversial Animal Experiments

September 4, 2025 - 19:34

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former animal laboratory workers from Macalester College have united with notable alumni and over 130 mental health professionals and animal welfare advocates to voice serious concerns regarding student welfare. They are urging college President Suzanne Rivera, PhD, and other institutional leaders to take immediate action to safeguard students from potential psychological distress linked to their involvement in potentially harmful animal experiments conducted in psychology courses.

The coalition highlights the ethical implications of these experiments and the coercive environment they believe students may face. They argue that the pressure to participate in such activities can lead to significant mental health challenges, raising alarms about the broader impacts on the student body.

As the debate intensifies, these advocates are calling for a reevaluation of the college's practices regarding animal experimentation, emphasizing the need for a more humane approach that prioritizes student well-being and ethical standards in education.