University of Maryland announces Kermit the Frog as commencement speaker
- Kermit the Frog has been announced as the commencement speaker for the University of Maryland's graduation on May 21, 2025.
- Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, graduated from UMD in 1960, which adds historical significance to Kermit's appearance.
- UMD President Darryll J. Pines expressed excitement for graduates to hear Kermit's optimistic insights, marking 65 years since Henson's graduation.
- Kermit the Frog previously delivered a commencement speech in 1996 at Southampton College and has shown commitment to raising environmental awareness.
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A frog will give a commencement speech
(College Park, MD) — Kermit the Frog will deliver the commencement address at the University of Maryland in College Park on May 21st. The university announced the beloved Muppet and legendary frog will return to the campus where he was created to share an inspiring message with 2025 graduates. Kermit took to social media to comment on his upcoming speech “Nothing could make these feet happier than to speak at the University of Maryland. I just k…
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