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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 graduating class on May 21, 2025.
This event honors Jim Henson, a UMD alumnus and Muppets creator, highlighting his connection to the university.
President Darryll J. Pines expressed excitement, stating, 'I am thrilled that our graduates and their families will experience the optimism and insight of the world-renowned Kermit the Frog.'
Kermit stated he hopes 'a few encouraging words from a frog can help' the graduates as they transition into their futures.

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Disney's Kermit the Frog Invited as Commencement Speaker at University of Maryland

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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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Kermit the Frog to give commencement speech at University of Maryland

Kermit the Frog will deliver the keynote address at the University of Maryland’s 2025 commencement ceremony on May 21. The choice honors UMD’s connection to Jim Henson, the legendary creator of the Muppets and a 1960 graduate of the university. Kermit expressed enthusiasm for inspiring the class of 2025 and previously delivered a commencement speech at Southampton College in 1996. His selection adds him to a short list of fictional or animated f…

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