Evers Fires UW Regent After Reported Altercation

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers removed University of Wisconsin System Regent Timothy Nixon after reports of an alleged altercation with staff supporting an official university meeting. The governor’s office and Board of Regents have not provided details about the incident. Nixon said he was asked to leave a public forum involving a finalist for the next UW-Madison chancellor, complied, and would not challenge Evers’ decision. Regent leaders backed the removal, citing the board’s responsibility to maintain professional and respectful conduct. Evers plans to leave the seat vacant for Gov.-elect David Crowley to fill for the remainder of Nixon’s term, which runs through May 2031.