A service dog named Justin stole the show at graduation this week, when he received a diploma of his very own from the Seton Hall University president.
The video of Justin graduating, which was originally posted by the university on social media, went viral quickly for capturing the very special moment the service animal opened wide to receive his diploma, alongside his owner, Grace Mariani.
The audience cheered loudly as Justin accepted the rolled up document, celebrating his dedication to not only assisting Mariani, but also attending all of her classes during her time at school.Seton Hall University/Kristine Foley via Storyful Mariani graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Her goal is to teach elementary and special education, the university told CBS News. Justin has been by her side ever since she received him through the nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence in Long Island.
Justin, who impressively graduated college at just 6 years old, is a yellow Labrador-Golden Retriever mix. Seton Hall's graduation also featured speeches from former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and Borys Gudziak, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.Trending News
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