Matute was dean of the Universidad de Guadalajara (1949–1953) and municipal president (1953–1955) of the same city. He was given several honors by the University of Guadalajara (Masters and Doctoral (2006) Honoris Causa), UNESCO, the National Prize for Engineering, the French Academic Palms, among others.
Matute held positions as dean of the Universidad de Guadalajara (1949-1953) and mayor of the same city (1953-1955). He was recognized with several accolades, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Guadalajara (2006), recognition from UNESCO, the National Prize for Engineering, and the French Academic Palms.