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 probably no one better to speak about a big leap than Kermit the Frog.

Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement address at the University of Maryland in College Park on May 22, 2025.

The frog’s speech focused on three points, finding your people, taking the leap, making connections. ...

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 ...

Kermit appeared behind a podium on a stage lit in green to mark his arrival at the University of Maryland, College Park, ...

The artists featured here weren’t overly concerned with anthropomorphization, striving instead to capture these creatures as ...

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.

The world’s most famous — and articulate — amphibian had an inspiring message for University of Maryland’s graduating class of 2025.