Matthew J. Walsh

Matthew J. Walsh
President of the
University of Notre Dame
In office
1922–1928
Personal details
Born (1882-05-14)May 14, 1882
Chicago
Died January 19, 1963(1963-01-19)
Notre Dame, Indiana
Alma mater Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame
Religion Catholic

The Rev. Matthew J. Walsh, C.S.C. (May 14, 1882 – January 19, 1963) was an American priest and President of the University of Notre Dame from 1922 to 1928, after having served has Vice President 1912–1922.[1] He served as military chaplain in World War in 1918–1919.[2] He was professor of history at Notre Dame from 1908 to 1922 and then from 1935 to 1951.[3][4] As president, he addressed the material needs of the university, particularly the debt and the lack of sufficient space for new students. In 1926 he started the construction of the new dining hall, today South Dining Hall.[5] He also enlarged the stadium,[6] and built the memorial and entrance transept of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.[7]

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