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University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor

Sep. 27, 2024 11:29 AM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who was seeking to retain tenure after his dismissal as chancellor of one of the system's campuses for making pornographic films. Joe Gow, who had served...

Porn-making former University of Wisconsin campus leader argues for keeping his teaching job

Sep. 20, 2024 15:05 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In a closely watched First Amendment rights case, a former University of Wisconsin campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic films with his wife argued Friday for keeping his tenured teaching position even as he faces removal for unethical behavior. ...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's state primaries

Aug. 09, 2024 07:13 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Wisconsin will select candidates on Tuesday who will compete in some of the fall’s most closely watched races. Republicans will choose a challenger to run against U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who is seeking a third term. There are also primaries in two...

Panel recommends removing ex-chancellor from Wisconsin college faculty post for making porn videos

Jul. 15, 2024 15:46 PM EDT

A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that the committee's unanimous decision over Joe Gow sets...