A leader in Georgia Southern University’s Greek Life community has received national recognition for his work with a fraternity chapter on campus.
Francisco M. Lugo, Ed.D., director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, won Campus Advisor of the Year from the national Sigma Nu fraternity for his work with the Georgia Southern Theta Kappa Chapter. For the past 12 years, Lugo has advised the fraternity with encouragement and accountability so its members can thrive as leaders on campus and beyond.
Lugo called the national award a humbling experience and emphasized how passionate he is about serving his students.
“For me, this award is less about recognition and more about validation,” he said. “It shows that building relationships, investing in student leaders and advocating for the positive impact of fraternity and sorority life truly makes a difference. While my name may be on the award, it represents the work of so many people who care deeply about advancing the fraternity and sorority experience at Georgia Southern.”
The award is given to higher education administrators who have gone above and beyond in serving and contributing to the success of Sigma Nu Fraternity chapters regarding advising, event programming, leadership development, research and other areas.
During his tenure at Georgia Southern, Lugo has led the Theta Kappa Chapter to three Rock Chapter Awards, which are awarded to the top chapters from the national organization.
“I’ve walked alongside them through their revitalization and celebrated their growth,” Lugo said. “The men of Theta Kappa have trusted me to walk with them on their journey, and I’ve loved investing in their leadership development and seeing them grow.”
Additionally, he has served as president and vice president of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations and on the board of directors for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors. Also, he has been involved with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and continues to volunteer for his own fraternity, Phi Iota Alpha.
