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University at Buffalo graduate out runs police while holding infant son during ceremony #shorts
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May 21, 2025
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0:38Now PlayingA University at Buffalo graduate went viral after defying school officials and racing across the stage with his infant son in his arms, fulfilling a promise to walk together at graduation. Jean Paul Al Arab, who had worked two jobs while raising his son and earning his criminology degree, was pursued by campus police after officials barred the boy from joining him on stage. Despite the attempted intervention, Al Arab celebrated with the cheering crowd and shook hands with administrators. The university cited safety concerns, but the moment has drawn widespread support online, with the video racking up over 8 million views.
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