Kermit the Frog has starred in television shows, movies, and even on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl. This spring, he will also be delivering a commencement speech at the University of Maryland, College Park. The address will be taking place on May 21st at SECU Stadium. This ceremony is for summer 2024, winter 2024, and spring 2025 graduates, family, and friends.
“Nothing could make these feet happier than to speak at the University of Maryland. 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!” said Kermit the Frog.
Kermit the Frog returns to the university after a sold-out visit to the campus in the fall of 2024 as part of the College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Lecture Series. The university shared that Kermit will be sharing an inspiring message with this year’s graduates. This continues a long history between UMD and the Muppets. Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from UMD in 1960. He was a home economics major and invented Kermit the Frog by building him out of one of his mother’s coats and a ping-pong ball cut in half for the eyes.
“I am thrilled that our graduates and their families will experience the optimism and insight of the world-renowned Kermit the Frog at such a meaningful time in their lives,” said UMD President Darryll J. Pines. “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 Muppets Studio, Disney and their creative teams for making this possible.”
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