Matthew J. Walsh

Matthew J. Walsh
Walsh in 1927
10th President of the
University of Notre Dame
In office
1922–1928
Preceded byJames A. Burns
Succeeded byCharles L. O'Donnell
Personal details
Born(1882-05-14)May 14, 1882
Chicago, Illinois
DiedJanuary 19, 1963(1963-01-19) (aged 80)
Notre Dame, Indiana
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana
EducationColumbia University, Johns Hopkins University
Alma materCatholic University of America, University of Notre Dame

Matthew J. Walsh, C.S.C. (May 14, 1882 – January 19, 1963) was an American Catholic priest who served as president of the University of Notre Dame from 1922 to 1928, after having served as vice president from 1912 to 1922.

He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and obtained a Ph.D. from the Catholic University of America. He also attended courses at Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University.