Kermit the Frog, created by University of Maryland alumnus Jim Henson, will deliver the spring commencement speech in College Park. “Nothing could make these feet happier,” Kermit said.

University commencement speakers are often notable members of the community or even famous celebrities that can inspire graduates with a blend of wisdom and humor. This spring, the University of Maryland invited someone who is all of those things and very green: Kermit the Frog.