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PRIYANKA CHOPRA tinguished record in business educa-
tion, research leadership, and multi-
Star praises Nick Jonas as Jonas disciplinary innovation.
Phil He, Ph.D., Senior Vice
Brothers honoured at a ceremony Chancellor for Academic Affairs:
“Dr. Dhillon brings a rare blend of
scholarly distinction, innovative vi-
os Angeles, CA: In celebration sion, and global leadership. His work
of their 20th anniversary, the at the intersection of business, tech-
LJonas Brothers - Nick, Joe, nology, and society, combined with
and Kevin added their hand and foot- his commitment to community and
prints at the iconic TCL Chinese The- workforce development, positions
atre in Hollywood. him exceptionally well to advance
During the special ceremony on UNO’s metropolitan mission.”
Wednesday, the brothers received Dhillon earned a Ph.D. in In-
the special honours as they pressed formation Systems from the London
their hands and feet into the cement School of Economics and an Honorary Doctorate from Örebro University,
amid the presence of family mem- Sweden. He is an author of more than a dozen books, including a best-selling
bers and fans. graduate textbook on cybersecurity. He has published over 100 research pa-
Addressing the crowd, the singers expressed deep gratitude while also pers across top-tier academic journals.
reflecting on their journey as a band. His research featured in national and international media outlets includ-
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas was also present at the ceremony, showing ing The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, NBC
support for her husband Nick Jonas. Dressed in a stunning white outfit, Priyan- News, and NPR. Dhillon is recognized among the top 2% of researchers in
ka joined her husband for pictures as they sealed the moment with a sweet kiss. his discipline by Stanford University and ranked in the top 0.05% of global
Taking to her Instagram handle, Priyanka shared glimpses of the brothers scholars by Scholar GPS. He holds the No. 29 global ranking in Information
and their imprints. Security for career-long scholarly impact.
“So proud of you @nickjonas. You’re the most sincere, talented and defi- Dhillon succeeds Interim Dean Steve Schulz, Ph.D., who has led the col-
nitely the hardest working person I know. And this is not even my bias speak- lege for the past year.
ing. Watching you up there with your brothers, cementing (literally) your leg-
acy in Hollywood was such a proud moment for me. Thank you for always, To read more about Indian diaspora and Global Indians, log on to and follow
including me and honoring me. Here’s to celebrating many more milestones!”
Priyanka wrote in her caption. our website www.TheIndianEYE.com
The actor also congratulated the Jonas Brothers, describing the milestone
as “well-deserving” at such an early stage of their careers.
The Hollywood ceremony coincides with the band’s 20th anniversary.
The brothers released their debut album ‘It’s About Time’ in 2006. What fol-
lowed for them were back-to-back albums, arena tours, and even two ‘Camp
Rock’ television movies.
In 2013, the Jonas Brothers left the fans shocked after announcing the
band’s split, only for them to reunite in February 2019. Their debut post-re-
union single, titled ‘Sucker’, hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming
the band’s first No. 1 song.
Earlier this year, they released their seventh album, ‘Greetings From
Your Hometown’, followed by a holiday film, ‘A Very Jonas Christmas’, on
November 14, 2025.
GURPREET S. DHILLON

Academic named Dean at College

of Business Administration

maha, NE: The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has named
Gurpreet S. Dhillon, Ph.D., the next dean of the College of Business
OAdministration (CBA), effective Jan. 12, 2026, pending approval by
the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
Dhillon, who currently serves as the G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair of
AI and Cybersecurity at the University of North Texas, brings more than two
decades of international leadership and research experience to UNO.
Gurpreet S. Dhillon, Ph.D., Incoming UNO CBA Dean: “UNO’s met-
ropolitan mission and its commitments to access, innovation, and communi-
ty engagement align deeply with my professional values. Business education
must prepare students to lead in an era defined by digital transformation,
global interdependence, and rapid technological change. I look forward to
working with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to create oppor-
tunities that elevate both the region and our graduates.”
Over the past two decades, Dhillon has held academic appointments and
leadership roles across the United States, Europe, and Asia, building a dis-

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