The Baltimore Sun

Transcript: Read Kermit the Frog’s University of Maryland commencement speech

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 New York Times

Kermit the Frog Addresses University of Maryland Students

new video loaded: Kermit the Frog Addresses University of Maryland Students transcript Life is not a solo act. No it’s not. It’s a big, messy, delightful ensemble piece. So as you prepare to take this ...
CNN

The ‘world’s most famous amphibian’ will deliver commencement speech at the University of Maryland

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 ...
The New York Times

Is Kermit the Frog What the Class of 2025 Needs?

The University of Maryland says it is honoring Jim Henson, an alumnus, with its choice of commencement speaker. Some students think it is avoiding “real issues.” By Callie Holtermann Andrew Thompson, ...
People

Kermit the Frog Will Be the University of Maryland's 2025 Commencement Speaker: 'It's Me'

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 ...