Kermit the Frog was on campus on Thursday ahead of his commencement speech scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on May 22, after it had to be rescheduled. "Hi-ho, UMD, Kermit the Frog here," th ...

Mr. Henson, Kermit said on Thursday, “had a hand in literally everything I did.” News that the famously cheery frog puppet would be delivering the “Ker-mencement,” as some students called ...

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

For me, it's not even a choice-it's 100% Kermit the Frog, every single time. The University of Maryland was lucky enough to snag ol' Kermie as its commencement speaker last week.

In his speech, Kermit also spoke about “taking the leap” into the real world. He said that sometimes the world tries to make us believe that we have to step on or over people in order to succeed.

Kermit the Frog addressed the students. (Lloyd Fox/Staff) Having Kermit as a commencement speaker was “certainly special,” Tim Shotashvili, who graduated with a degree in economics, said.

Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. Stephanie S. Cordle / University of Maryland via AP By Associated Press ...

Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, ... here’s a little advice — if you’re willing to listen to a frog,” the beloved Muppet said.

Kids at the East Hancock Public Library spent Friday morning celebrating a famous green icon – Kermit the Frog.

Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. John T. Consoli/University of Maryland hide caption toggle caption ...