GNDU alumnus, US-based attorney Jaspreet Singh appointed to New Jersey Transition Council

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

The Transition Advisory Council has been constituted by Governor-Elect of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, to guide key governance, policy and administrative priorities as she prepares to assume office. Jaspreet Singh, who migrated to the USA decades ago, and has risen to prominence in the local community in New Jersey, has expertise in immigration law. “His inclusion signals strong recognition of his professional expertise, public service, and community leadership in the United States,” said VC Prof Karamjeet Singh, who had conferred him the position of Professor of Eminence at the GNDU. Jaspreet Singh studied law at the university and also donated Rs 3 crore to set up the Guru Nanak Chair at university.

Prof Karamjeet said that New Jersey is home to some of the world’s most respected academic and research institutions, including 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 GNDU graduates. This is a proud moment for Guru Nanak Dev University and for Punjab. The appointment of our alumnus, Attorney Jaspreet Singh, as the only Sikh in New Jersey’s incoming administration, reflects the university’s growing global footprint and its ability to nurture leaders who excel internationally with integrity and vision,” he said.