US EditionGraduate Carries Baby Across Stage as Officer Gives Chase in Viral Moment
- Jean Paul Al Arab ran onto the University at Buffalo commencement stage on May 18, 2025, holding his baby son while being pursued by a campus officer.
- Al Arab had received prior approval to walk with his son but staff later attempted to enforce rules barring non-graduates from crossing the stage.
- During the commotion, Al Arab’s cap fell off yet he retained his child, shook hands with staff, and received cheers from thousands present.
- The university stated that Al Arab will not be subject to any disciplinary measures and will be awarded his criminology degree, emphasizing that the graduate who violated the rules will not be punished.
- Al Arab, a full-time student working two jobs and caring for his son, hopes the moment inspires others and expects his son to follow in his footsteps about 20 years from now.
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Video shows University at Buffalo graduate chased onto stage by campus police
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Watch This University of Buffalo Graduate Get Chased Across The Stage Like a Cartoon Character For Carrying a Prohibited Baby
NBC News – A University of Buffalo graduate was chased across the stage by police at Sunday's commencement ceremony for carrying a prohibited item while he tried to collect his diploma: a baby.Video o...
Why did university police chase a student and his baby across a graduation stage?
Jean Paul Al Arab and his 6-month-old led police on a brief foot chase during a University at Buffalo ceremony. The school said the grad violated rules about who can participate in the commencement.
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