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Teresita Paniagua

Tere Paniagua is Executive Director of the Office of Cultural Engagement for the Hispanic Community at Syracuse University, where she leads La Casita Cultural Center and Punto de Contacto/Point of Contact, two university-sponsored arts and cultural centers. With more than two decades of experience in nonprofit and university leadership, she develops programs that connect higher education, the arts, and community engagement. Paniagua is committed to fostering cross-cultural dialogue, experiential learning, and community partnerships that amplify Latino voices in Central New York. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of WCNY/PBS.

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Arts and Media June 2026 Premium

Syracuse University’s Latino Cultural Centers: Engines of Experiential Learning and Professional Growth

Latino cultural centers such as La Casita and Point of Contact demonstrate how community-engaged experiential learning enriches higher education by connecting students with real-world experiences, fostering professional development, civic engagement, cultural understanding, and leadership while strengthening ties between universities and communities. 

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