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Graduate Defies University Rules by Bringing Infant Son on Stage at Commencement

Jean-Paul Al-Arab, a University at Buffalo graduate, carried his infant son across the stage in violation of school policy, sparking viral attention and a statement from the university.

Jean-Paul Al-Arab pictured with his young son. The father has gone viral for carrying his baby across the commencement stage as he received his diploma from University of Buffalo.
According to him, the university had initially allowed him to walk with his son.
Man Brings Infant On Stage To Receive Diploma Degree, Gets Chased Down By Security

Overview

  • Jean-Paul Al-Arab ran onto the University at Buffalo commencement stage holding his infant son, breaking a policy that only graduates may cross the stage.
  • University security and UB Police attempted to stop Al-Arab during the ceremony, but he successfully crossed the stage to cheers from the audience.
  • A video of the incident, posted by Al-Arab on TikTok, has gone viral, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and sparking widespread online discussion.
  • The university confirmed that Al-Arab will still receive his Bachelor of Arts degree despite the rule violation, while reiterating its safety-focused stage policy.
  • Al-Arab, a full-time student, employee, and father, stated he made a promise to walk the stage with his son, highlighting the challenges faced by student parents.