Overview of Joe Gow's Dismissal from UW-La Crosse
Joe Gow, the former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, was dismissed from his role in December 2023. The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents decided to terminate Gow after it came to light that he, alongside his wife, maintained an OnlyFans account that was involved in the production of adult content.
Details of the OnlyFans Account and Ethical Concerns
The investigation into Gow's activities revealed that the content on his OnlyFans account included pornographic videos featuring himself and his wife. This discovery was assessed by the Board of Regents as a violation of ethical standards and as actions that fell outside his professional duties as the university's chancellor.
Investigation and Conclusion by the Board of Regents
The Board of Regents concluded their investigation with a two-day session, which ended on a Friday (the exact date not specified). The decision to remove Gow was based on findings that his involvement in adult content creation was incompatible with his leadership role at the university.
Public and Media Reaction
The case was first publicized by Kelly Meyerhofer of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, leading to a widespread media coverage. To date, there has been no public comment from Joe Gow or official representatives from the University of Wisconsin concerning the specifics of the dismissal post-hearing.
