'University President Who Appeared in Pornographic Content with Wife' Ultimately Ousted... "Do They Not Understand Freedom of Expression?"

Cho Go, President of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Campus
Filming Pornography with Wife, etc... "Did Not Disclose Position"

Jo Gow (63), president of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus, who recently sparked controversy for appearing in adult films with his wife, has been ultimately dismissed. Former President Gow stated, "It seems they do not understand freedom of expression," and is considering legal action.

Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow (right), who was dismissed for filming and selling pornography, and his wife Carmen Gow (left). [Image source=Capture from X (formerly Twitter)]

Recently, foreign media including The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the University of Wisconsin Board unanimously decided to dismiss Jo Gow from his position as president of the La Crosse campus. However, the board refused to explain the reasons for the dismissal and only stated that Besty Morgan would take over as the new president.

Meanwhile, Jay Rothman, president of the University of Wisconsin, issued a statement saying, "We have learned of specific actions by Gow that seriously damaged the university's reputation. His behavior was abhorrent," adding, "University leaders must serve as role models for students, staff, faculty, and the community. Gow failed to meet this standard."

The couple of Joe Gow, former president of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, appeared on the 'Sexy Happy Cooking' YouTube show. [Image source=Screenshot from NBC News broadcast]

However, former President Gow claimed in an email that he was notified of his dismissal without explanation of which policies he violated and was not given an opportunity for a hearing regarding the dismissal. He further stated, "I have never mentioned the university or my role at the university in any content," and expressed, "I am deeply concerned about not receiving due process from the board."

He also argued, "The videos my wife and I produced are protected under the First Amendment," and said, "It seems the board does not understand academic and expressive freedom." It is reported that Gow is considering filing a lawsuit.

Previously, former President Gow and his wife appeared in adult films and on a vegan cooking YouTube channel called 'SexyHappyCooking.' This account encourages followers to use the subscriber-only adult content platform 'OnlyFans' if they want to see 'explicit scenes.' It is also reported that the couple appeared in adult content on OnlyFans.

The couple is also known to have published books about the adult industry and pornography.

Meanwhile, former President Gow served as president of the La Crosse campus from February 2007 and was the longest-serving president at any University of Wisconsin campus. In 2018, Gow used discretionary funds as president to invite a porn actor to speak on campus. The University of Wisconsin has a total of 13 campuses, with approximately 9,300 undergraduate students and over 900 graduate students enrolled at the La Crosse campus.

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