COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Kermit the Frog knows it's not easy being green — or graduating from college and entering the real world, especially during a time of economic uncertainty and political turmoil.

The lovable puppet’s appearance “honors the long history between UMD and Muppets creator Jim Henson,” the university's announcement reads The Walt Disney Company/Image Group LA via Getty University of ...

Disney wants everyone to wear green on May 9 in honor of their favorite frog ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty;Jacqueline Jones/The Muppets Studio Kermit the Frog was celebrated by the state of ...

On May, 22, 2025, at Jim Henson's alma mater, the University of Maryland, a familiar green frog urged the 2025 graduates to embrace kindness, curiosity, and community. He closed his speech by inviting ...

Generations have heard Kermit the Frog’s voice from the youngest of ages. So what did the puppet, created by 1960 University of Maryland alumnus Jim Henson, have to say to a graduating class full of ...

The world’s most famous green frog will likely give some encouraging words, and possibly a few ribbits, to the class of 2025. By Alexandra E. Petri Every spring, well-known and accomplished figures ...

University commencement speakers are often notable members of the community or even famous celebrities that can inspire graduates with a blend of wisdom and humor. This spring, the University of ...

NEW YORK – The reviews are in for Kermit the Frog’s Broadway debut, and critics are saying he’s ribbiting. The amphibious A-lister is now appearing alongside members of the Muppet gang in “Rob Lake ...

A Muppet is coming home to give the commencement speech at the University of Maryland this spring. Kermit the Frog — the international superstar of “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show” acclaim — and ...

Kermit the Frog may become the first-ever amphibian to give a commencement speech when he takes the podium at the University of Maryland’s graduation this May. The institution announced the selection ...