In November 2023, N.C. State University closed Poe Hall because environmental testing detected the presence of PCBs, chemicals with known links to cancer, throughout the building. Despite concerns about the negative health effects expressed by faculty, staff, students, and community members, the University has not provided resources for those exposed to PCBs in Poe Hall or tested other campus buildings for chemical contaminants.

In his messages about Poe Hall, Chancellor Woodson has emphasized the importance of the N.C. State University community. Campus Community Alliance for Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) echoes the critical importance of our campus community. In the face of insufficient handling of the Poe Hall crisis by the University administration, we must now work together to demand our rights to health, safety, and credible information about our campus environment.

Have you experienced health issues after spending time in Poe Hall? Are you concerned about PCBs or other potential contaminants on campus?

Share your story through CCAEJ’s Campus Environmental Concern Reporting Form or by emailing us at ccaej1971@gmail.com.