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‘Leap together,’ Kermit the Frog tells University of Maryland graduates
Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from Maryland in 1960. A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet ...
Kermit the Frog tells University of Maryland graduates to ‘leap together’ during commencement address
Kermit the Frog was the commencement speaker Thursday for the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland, where his creator, ...
Kermit the Frog Encourages University of Maryland Grads to 'Keep Believing' in Commencement Speech (Exclusive)
Kermit the Frog was announced at the University of Maryland's 2025 commencement speaker in March; Speaking with PEOPLE about ...
'Uh... I guess it's me:' Kermit the Frog to deliver 2025 graduation speech at alma mater
The University of Maryland revealed Wednesday that the world famous and rather green Kermit the Frog will be this year's ...
Transcript: Read Kermit the Frog’s University of Maryland commencement speech
Read the full text of Kermit the Frog’s May 22, 2025, University of Maryland commencement address (voiced by muppet performer ...
Kermit the Frog delivers UMD commencement speech with message of connection, leaping together
As the University of Maryland’s graduating class prepares to leap into the next stage of life, Kermit the Frog left the ...
‘Life is better when we leap together’: What Kermit the frog said in his commencement speech
In his commencement speech, Kermit focused on finding your people, taking the leap and making connections. Also a look at ...
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Kermit the Frog emphasizes taking chances, human connection in 2025 UMD commencement speech
Kermit addressed thousands of students, faculty, family members and alumni in SECU Stadium Thursday to celebrate the class of ...
Man, Kermit kind of Fozzie Bear'd this college commencement speech
When we think of a Muppet getting tepid laughs and lengthy silences in response to their crowd work, it’s usually endlessly failed stand-up comic Fozzie Bear. Troupe impresario Kermit The Frog tends ...
Kermit the Frog speaks to University of Maryland graduates about leaping into real life
When graduates imagine possible speakers for their commencement, a Muppet probably doesn't come to mind. Yet, there is ...
‘Leap Together’: Kermit the Frog Gives a Graduation Speech
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.