The University of Maryland announced that the beloved Muppet, Kermit the Frog, will deliver the university’s 2025 commencement address to graduates and their families on May 21.
After a sold-out visit to campus last year as part of the Arts and Humanities Dean’s Lecture Series, the legendary frog returns from The Muppets Studio to share an inspiring message with this year’s graduates.
Kermit’s appearance honors the long history between UMD and Muppets creator Jim Henson, who graduated from the school in 1960.
Henson, a home economics major, invented Kermit by building the original frog puppet out of one of his mother’s coats and a ping-pong ball cut in half.
“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 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.”
Kermit sent back a message in response:
“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!”
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Henson always said he wanted the Muppets to live on without him—and what better way than to speak to “the lovers, the dreamers” who are setting off on their adventures as adults.
The college released this cute video to unveil this year’s chosen speaker…
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