Kermit the Frog Commencement Speech University of Maryland 2025

Kermit the Frog to deliver 2025 commencement speech at University of Maryland [VIDEO]

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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 […]

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Cybercrime conference held in Baltimore

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BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the University of Maryland co-hosted a cybersecurity conference on Thursday to address the growing threat of cybercrime. The conference brought together cybersecurity experts from government and the private sector to equip business and public sector leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to combat the rising tide of data […]

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Governor Hogan announces Maryland Mesonet weather tower project to enhance state’s critical infrastructure, preparedness [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced a groundbreaking partnership between the State of Maryland and the University of Maryland to build and operate the Maryland Mesonet, a state-of-the-art network of 75 weather-observing towers across the state that will provide real-time community-level monitoring and improve situational awareness during rapidly changing weather conditions. “The Maryland Mesonet partnership we are announcing…through a […]

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Governor Hogan announces $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the launch of the $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion, an incentive program to encourage 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Winners will receive a $50,000 scholarship, which covers the equivalent of full tuition and fees at a public, in-state institution of higher education. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the […]

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