Arthur John Matthews | |
|---|---|
| 7th President of Arizona State University | |
| In office 1900–1930 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Warren Smith |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Waldo Swetman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1860 Cazenovia, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 1942 (aged 81) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Profession | University President, Educator |
Arthur John Matthews (September 3, 1860 – July 20, 1942) was the seventh principal/president of Arizona State University (ASU), then known as the Tempe Normal School. He served as principal from 1900 to 1904, when the position was renamed president; he remained president until 1930. Matthews is the longest-tenured president in ASU history.