On May, 22, 2025, at Jim Henson's alma mater, the University of Maryland, a familiar green frog urged the 2025 graduates to embrace kindness, curiosity, and community. He closed his speech by inviting ...

Dressed in full academic regalia, beloved Muppet icon Kermit the Frog took centre stage at the University of Maryland to ...

Life is not a solo act. It’s a big, messy, delightful ensemble piece, especially when you are with your people,” beloved ...

Draped in “a very tiny cap and gown,” the Muppet delivered words of encouragement and inspiration — plus a forecast with a ...

Read the full text of Kermit the Frog’s May 22, 2025, University of Maryland commencement address (voiced by muppet performer ...

Kermit the Frog rehearses his commencement speech at the University of Maryland in College Park. (Image via Getty/Allison ...

Environmentalist, author, movie star and friend to all Kermit the Frog delivered University of Maryland's 2025 commencement speech.

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

When graduates imagine possible speakers for their commencement, a Muppet probably doesn't come to mind. Yet, there is ...

Last week, the University of Maryland announced that Kermit the Frog would serve as the ... Muppets as well as the iconic characters of Sesame Street. It will certainly be interesting to hear ...

Kermit the Frog will deliver the University of Maryland’s 2025 commencement speech, honoring his creator Jim Henson. The university praised Kermit as an international star, environmental advocate, and ...

“So if a few encouraging words from a frog can help, then I’ll be there.” Kermit, an international icon, has made appearances in shows like “Sesame Street,” “The Muppets Show” and ...