Sex charge dismissed against fired professor who also wins claim for jobless benefits

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 900

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A former University of Dubuque associate professor, fired from his job shortly before a sex-related criminal charge against him was dismissed, is entitled to collect jobless benefits, a judge has ruled.

Court records show that on March 15, 2026, University of Dubuque Associate Professor of Psychology Nathan Hough was criminally charged with the felony offense of grooming. The next day, the university fired Hough, citing concerns with student safety. Hough had worked at the university …

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