Last week there were two distinctly different examples of the art of public speaking in the news. First, the beloved Muppet ...

The cheery muppet donned a tiny cap and gown to inspire students at the University of Maryland. “Life is like a movie. Write ...

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 ...

The beloved amphibian honored the late Jim Henson, the creator of “The Muppet Show” and a University of Maryland graduate.

He also paid tribute to Henson whom he said “in the early days, had a hand in literally everything I did.” He also mentioned Henson’s wife Jane, who also attended University of Maryland and died in ...

Mr. Funk was the managing editor of Pleroma Media, and worked as a breaking news reporter at The Messenger after spending 25 ...

Generations have heard Kermit the Frog’s voice from the youngest ... Look at all these graduation caps with their decorations. Wow, wow! What a thrill it is to be back here at the University ...

wearing a Muppet-size cap and gown, thrilled the crowd at the commencement ceremony with his humor. “As I look out at you students, I can tell you all worked your tails off,” Kermit said in ...

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