University of Michigan fires DEI administrator over alleged antisemitic comments

Rachel Dawson, a diversity, equity, and inclusion administrator at the University of Michigan, was fired for allegedly making antisemitic remarks at a conference. She is accused of saying the university is "controlled by wealthy Jews" and questioning Jewish connections to Israel. Dawson's lawyer denies the allegations, claiming her comments were taken out of context during a private conversation. The attorney argues that the university relied on the accounts of two women not affiliated with the institution. The firing follows heightened tensions at the university, including vandalism incidents related to pro-Palestinian messages. The university stated that Dawson's behavior was inconsistent with her responsibilities in supporting all students.