Photo: courtesy: Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri is so proud of nephew jules as he graduates from college. Credit Guy FIeri

Guy Fieriis one proud uncle.

The Food Network star, 54, celebrated his nephew Jules' graduation from California State University San Marcos over the weekend.

Guy shared photos of the graduation with PEOPLE including a snap of the family posing together and a picture of Jules triumphantly raising his hands in the air after receiving his diploma.

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Guy Fieri is so proud of nephew jules as he graduates from college. Credit Guy FIeri

“SO PROUD of my nephew Jules for working hard in college at San Marcos and now living the dream working in the music business,” Guy tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Hunter also celebrated the graduate in an Instagram story of Jules raising a glass post-commencement. “The grad!” he wrote.

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Jules Fieri

Jules opened up about his career goals in a SeptemberInstagram post.

“Growing up around festivals and music, working in the industry has naturally been my focus since I became old enough to start thinking about what I wanted to do with my life,” he shared at the time.

“After a summer of interning I am proud to have officially signed my offer as a full-time employee of Spin Artist Agency,” he added. “Life has been moving way too fast but at the same time it feels good to be at the start of a career path I always envisioned myself pursuing.”

He concluded the post, writing, “Feeling ready for what’s to come 🌎”

In 2019, the Fieris spoke toPEOPLEabout spending time at home with theirsonsand nephew in Santa Rosa, Calif.

“Our perfect nights are really barbecuing in the backyard and the kids swimming in the pool,” Lori said. “We just hunker down at home. That’s [Guy’s] happy place.”

Guy added: “I’m so proud of all that these kids get to experience but also at how grounded they’ve stayed. I think that has a lot to do with who I am and who my wife is. We came from very, very close-knit families.”

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source: people.com