In his commencement speech, Kermit focused on finding your people, taking the leap and making connections. Also a look at ...

Kermit the Frog. The muppet gave a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, chosen to honor his creator ...

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Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from Maryland in 1960. A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet ...

The cheery muppet donned a tiny cap and gown to inspire students at the University of Maryland. “Life is like a movie. Write your own ending,” he said.

Kermit the Frog to speak at University of Maryland's 2025 commencement Thursday, honoring creator Jim Henson's legacy.

When graduates imagine possible speakers for their commencement, a Muppet probably doesn't come to mind. Yet, there is probably no one better to speak about a big leap than Kermit the Frog.

At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr. Henson later hired Mr. Lazer to help run his company.

CNN anchor and correspondent Sara Sidner did not hide her excitement Wednesday over her interview with Kermit the Frog, telling her colleagues that she "almost cried" because "it was so wonderful" and ...