BALTIMORE, MD—Kermit the Frog will deliver the commencement address at the University of Maryland’s 2025 graduation ceremony. The announcement was made in a video released by the university, which highlighted Kermit’s impressive achievements as an “environmental advocate, bestselling author, Peabody Award winner, international superstar, ‘amphibian,’ friend to all creatures and champion of creativity, kindness and believing in the impossible.” Kermit made a quick appearance at the end of the video announcement, saying, “Uh, I guess it’s me.”
Jim Henson, the creator of Kermit the Frog, graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in home economics in 1960. A bronze statue of Kermit and Henson sits on the university’s campus in the Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
“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,” University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines said in a statement. “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 expressed his enthusiasm for the occasion, stating, “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!” Kermit stated in a statement shared by Entertainment Weekly that speaking at the University of Maryland would make him happy.
The commencement ceremony is scheduled for May 21, 2025.
View the Kermit the Frog commencement speech announcement from University of Maryland in the video below.
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
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