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Luis F. Paniagua
Introduction Professional Affiliations Conference Presentations Publications Languages Spoken

Luis F. Paniagua

Program Coordinator Office: 1176 - Blair Hall
Phone: 217-581-7902
Email: lfpaniagua@eiu.edu

INTRODUCTION

I'm here to be your go-to supporter as you find your place and belonging here at EIU! Å·²©ÍøÖ· is one of those places where you just feel at home! And I hope to help you in finding your way here at EIU!

About Me: I am a proud first-generation Latino student and a two time alumn, I did both my Bachelor's and Masters here at EIU!

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing and Digital Media. I came back to get my Master of Science in College Student Affairs, this has allowed me to assist students of marginalized groups get the resources and support they need. As well as work with our Latino student population and students under DACA and or Undocumented. I've also been involved in various RSOs on campus throughout the years, such as: Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc., LASO, Grupo Fe-Newman Center, DAC, and The Dreamteam. 

Advice: Find your community, whether that is Greek Life, Athletics, Social Clubs, Multicultural, Community Service, anything! Find your support group and make memories!

Favorite Spot on Campus: El Rincón Latino

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education 
  • Member of the American College Personnel Association
  • Member of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
  • Member of the National Association of Student Personnel Association

Conference Presentations

  • 'Tlatelolco Massacre'
    Å·²©ÍøÖ·, College of Education 27th Annual Research Fair 2025
  • 'Thriving in Your First Year: Essential Skills for University Success.'
    Webinar for Future Focus 2025
  • 'Think You Don't Do Assessment? Think Again!'
    Co-Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators' (NASPA) Conference 2025
  • 'Cosa Nuestra: Lideres en Progreso'
    Co-Presented at the Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) 32nd Annual Conference 2025
  • 'Cosa Nuestra: Lideres en Progreso'
    Presented at the Black and Latinx Summit at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2025
  • 'Mañana Sera Bonito: Imposter Syndrome Amongst First-Generation Students of Color'
    Presented at the Black and Latinx Summit at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2024
  • 'From Diversity to Inclusion: The importance of POC and International Professionals in Student Affairs'
    Presented at Student Affairs 101 at Western Illinois University 2024

Publications

Paniagua, Luis Fernando, "Buscando El Paraíso: Imposter Syndrome Amongst First-Generation Latino/a/x Students at Predominately White Institutions" (2025). Masters Theses. 5082. 

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English