UW-La Crosse Chancellor Fired Over Personal Adult Video Content
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow faced termination by the Board of Regents following the revelation of his involvement in creating and sharing adult content online with his wife, Carmen Wilson.
Under the moniker ‘Sexy Happy Couple,’ the couple posted explicit videos, operating under pseudonyms on platforms like OnlyFans and others.
Shockwaves Across the University System
The discovery of Gow’s adult content led to his immediate dismissal by the Board of Regents, citing the significant reputational harm brought upon the university due to his actions.
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman expressed dismay, labeling Gow’s actions as ‘abhorrent,’ causing severe reputational damage.
Immediate Action and Ongoing Investigations
In response, UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan was appointed as interim chancellor, while Gow was placed on paid administrative leave as a tenured faculty member.
President Rothman initiated a review of Gow’s tenured status and commissioned an external law firm to conduct an investigation into the matter.
Defending His Actions and Previous Controversy
Gow defended his actions, stating that his content did not reference the university or his role as chancellor.
This dismissal comes after an earlier incident in 2018 when Gow paid adult film star Nina Hartley to speak at the La Crosse campus, resulting in a media uproar. He apologized for the negative attention and reimbursed the school for the payment.
Details of Their Online Ventures
Reports revealed that Gow and Wilson posted multiple explicit videos on OnlyFans, PornHub, and XHamster, some with over 200,000 views.
They also published books under pseudonyms discussing their adult content, expressing concern about potential repercussions from their peers if their activities were known.
Public Reaction and Past Apologies
The chancellor’s actions have stirred public outrage and condemnation from university officials.
While Gow defended his content as free speech and separate from his university role, the revelation of his online activities has led to his dismissal and sparked an ongoing investigation into his conduct.
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