University commencement speakers are often notable members of the community or even famous celebrities that can inspire ...

Our pride in Jim Henson knows no bounds, and it is an honor to welcome Kermit the Frog to our campus, 65 years after Mr. Henson graduated from the University of Maryland." A bronze statue of ...

The iconic Muppet is set to deliver the commencement speech on Wednesday, May 21, at Kermit's familiar home of the University of Maryland.

The iconic green frog, who was awarded an honorary doctorate of amphibious letters degree in 1996, will address University of Maryland graduates.

"I just know the class of 2025 is going to leap into the world and make it a better place, so if a few encouraging words from a frog can help, then I'll be there," Muppet says ...

The University of Maryland announced that beloved Muppet ‘Kermit the Frog’ will deliver the university’s 2025 commencement address.

Kermit the Frog, the beloved Muppets character, will take center stage at the University of Maryland's commencement ceremony for the class of 2025. This exciting announcement marks a significant ...

Kermit's appearance at commencement "honors" the history between UMD and Muppets creator Jim Henson, who graduated from UMD in 1960. Henson, a home economics major, invented Kermit by building ...

“Our pride in Jim Henson knows no bounds, and it is an honor to welcome Kermit the Frog to our campus, 65 years after Mr. Henson graduated from the University of Maryland. I sincerely thank The ...

The iconic green frog, and the rest of the Muppets, were created by Jim Henson, who graduated from UMD in 1960. According to the university, Kermit is an environmental advocate, a Peabody Award ...

Kermit the Frog is this year’s commencement speaker, the university announced on Wednesday. Kermit may not be well known for his soaring rhetoric, but he has spoken publicly about the challenges ...