Nursing student Maria Thomson was dismissed from Joyce University after a series of incidents involving her service dog, Daisy. Thomson, who has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), relies on Daisy to alert her to symptoms. Despite providing medical documentation, Joyce officials allegedly failed to accommodate her disability, resulting in absences and ultimately expulsion. Thomson is suing the university under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alleging violations of her civil rights. The case highlights the need for increased awareness and improved practices for accommodating students with disabilities in STEM settings.