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Father Celebrates Graduation by Sprinting with Baby

5/24/2025

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Jean-Paul Al-Arab, a Lebanese immigrant, stole the spotlight at UB's commencement on May 18, joyfully sprinting across the stage with his infant son in his arms to celebrate his criminology degree. Though security intervened, the university later assured him there would be no penalties, expressing hope to witness his son’s graduation in two decades.

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Jean-Paul Al-Arab, a Lebanese immigrant, stole the spotlight at UB's commencement on May 18, joyfully sprinting across the stage with his infant son in his arms to celebrate his criminology degree. Though security intervened, the university later assured him there would be no penalties, expressing hope to witness his son’s graduation in two decades.