TODAY surprises beloved guard behind viral graduation video

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Valerie Baxter, known as Ms. Val on campus, is a cherished member of High Point University and was recently caught on camera giving hugs to students on graduation day. The security guard opens up to Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about what the shared love means to her — and gets a well-deserved surprise!

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