The University of Maryland has announced that Kermit the Frog, a character created by UMD alumnus Jim Henson, will be delivering the commencement address to the 2024 and 2025 graduating classes. Henson, who graduated from UMD in 1960, invented Kermit and went on to create the Muppets. The ceremony will take place at SECU Stadium on May 21, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and the student processional beginning at 6 p.m. UMD President Darryll J. Pines expressed excitement about having Kermit speak at the ceremony, calling it an honor to welcome the beloved Muppet to campus. Kermit himself said he is happy to speak at the university and believes that the graduating class of 2025 will go on to make the world a better place. The appearance of Kermit at the ceremony commemorates the strong connection between UMD and Jim Henson, and honors his legacy. The news of Kermit’s speech has generated excitement and anticipation among the graduating students, their families, and friends, who are looking forward to hearing from the iconic frog.
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