The Rev. Matthew J. Walsh, C.S.C. was an American priest and President of the University of Notre Dame from 1922 to 1928, after having served has Vice President 1912–22.

The president of the University of Notre Dame is the chief administrator of the university. The president is selected by the board of trustees of the university, which has the general power of governance of the institution, and is second only to the university fellows. The president of the university is ex officio member of both the board of trustees and the fellows.