It didn’t take long for the speculation to start on who might be interested in replacing retiring Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman.
The Daily Princetonian newspaper reported on Thursday that retired Army general and current director of the CIA David Petraeus, who earned his Ph.D. from the Wilson School 25 years ago, is interested in the job.
The newspaper cited “multiple people familiar with Mr. Petraeus’ thinking,” to support the theory.
The paper said Mr. Petraeus has been “an active university alumnus” and has publicly voiced interest in the Princeton presidency in the past.
Ms. Tilghman announced her intention to retire in June at a Board of Trustees meeting last Friday.

