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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! Eastern Illinois University 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ of marginalized groups get the resources and support they need. As well as work with our Latino student population and Â鶹´«Ã½ 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'
    Eastern Illinois University, 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