GNDU alumnus Jaspreet Singh joins key New Jersey policy panel

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) on Friday celebrated the appointment of its distinguished alumnus and current Professor of Eminence Jaspreet Singh, a US-based attorney, to the Transition Advisory Council of the US state of New Jersey. He is the only Sikh and the first Punjabi immigrant to be inducted into the incoming administration’s core advisory structure.

The Transition Advisory Council has been constituted by New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to guide key governance, policy, and administrative priorities as she prepares to assume office. Jaspreet Singh, who migrated to the US decades ago and has risen to prominence within the local New Jersey community, has extensive expertise in immigration law.

“His inclusion is a strong recognition of his professional expertise, public service and community leadership in the United States,” said GNDU Vice-Chancellor Prof Karamjeet Singh, who had conferred upon him the title of Professor of Eminence. Jaspreet Singh studied law at GNDU and donated Rs 3 crore to establish the Guru Nanak Chair at the university.

Prof Karamjeet Singh said that New Jersey is home to some of the world’s most respected academic and research institutions, including the Ivy League Princeton University, historically associated with Albert Einstein.

“The appointment of a GNDU alumnus to such an important policy body underscores the global impact and excellence of our graduates. This is a proud moment for GNDU and for Punjab. The selection of our alumnus, Attorney Jaspreet Singh, as the only Sikh in New Jersey’s incoming administration reflects the university’s expanding global footprint and its ability to nurture leaders who excel internationally with integrity and vision,” he added.