Black Alumni and their Alma Mater
It is commonly believed that Princeton has the best relationship with its alumni of any college in America.Less talked about, however, is the University's relationship with its African-American alumni ? a relationship that some believe has been extremely positive while others contend has been less than stellar.While there is disagreement over how to characterize this relationship, many black alumni agree that Princeton's relationship with its African-American graduates is largely determined by the current state of undergraduate life at the University: When black alumni perceive that the administration is addressing issues important to African-American undergraduates, they are pleased ? and when they feel the University is falling short, their relationship with Princeton can become strained."More minority students are familiar with Princeton compared to 25 or 30 years ago," explained Steve Dawson '70, former president of the Association of Black Princeton Alumni.