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WFMZ Allentown
Kermit the Frog to deliver commencement address at the University of Maryland graduation (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published May 21, 2025
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Kermit the Frog is set to address the University of Maryland’s class of 2025 as their commencement speaker. Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from Maryland in 1960 after majoring in
The Boston Globe
‘Leap together,’ Kermit the Frog says in commencement address at University of Maryland graduation (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 21, 2025
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Members of the University of Maryland’s class of 2025 received their diplomas Thursday evening with sage advice from the amphibious Muppet ringing in their ears.
Seattle Times
‘Leap together,’ Kermit the Frog tells University of Maryland graduates (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 21, 2025
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Kermit the Frog has some advice for the University of Maryland’s class of 2025: “Life is better when we leap together.”.
The Daily Caller
Student Outraged Over ‘Cowardly’ And ‘Inoffensive’ Commencement Speaker Kermit The Frog (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 21, 2025
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Kermit the Frog is set to give the commencement address for graduates at the University of Maryland (UMD) on Thursday.
WSVN Miami
Kermit the Frog tells University of Maryland graduates to ‘leap together’ during commencement address - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published May 22, 2025
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(CNN) — It’s not easy being green, but it sure does make you popular.Kermit the Frog was the commencement speaker Thursday for the Class of
Boston
Kermit the Frog served as Maryland's commencement speaker. Here's what he said. (opens Boston)
Published May 22, 2025
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“As you prepare to take this big leap into real life, here's a little advice — if you're willing to listen to a frog."
KTVZ Bend
Kermit the Frog tells University of Maryland graduates to ‘leap together’ during commencement address (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published May 22, 2025
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It’s not easy being green, but it sure does make you popular. Kermit the Frog was the commencement speaker Thursday for the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland, where his creator, Jim Henson, was a student decades agao.
The Guardian
Kermit the Frog tells graduates to ‘leap together’ in commencement speech (opens The Guardian)
Published May 22, 2025
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Muppet created by University of Maryland alumnus Jim Henson encouraged the class of 2025 to ‘find your people’
Fox32 Chicago
WATCH: Kermit the Frog speaks at University of Maryland commencement ceremony (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published May 22, 2025
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Articles and videos about WATCH: Kermit the Frog speaks at University of Maryland commencement ceremony on FOX 32 Chicago.
Delaware Public Media
'Leap together,' Kermit the Frog says in address at University of Maryland graduation (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published May 22, 2025
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"Rather than jumping over someone to get what you want, consider reaching out your hand and taking the leap side by side," the beloved Muppet told graduates Thursday evening.
WFMZ Allentown
'Leap together,' Kermit the Frog says in commencement address at University of Maryland graduation | Associated Press (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published May 22, 2025
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Kermit the Frog addressed the University of Maryland’s class of 2025 as their commencement speaker telling them, “life is better when we leap together.” Graduates wore Kermit T-shirts and showed
FOX 5 DC
Kermit the Frog speaks at University of Maryland commencement ceremony (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published May 22, 2025
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Kermit the Frog is speaking at the University of Maryland's 2025 graduation ceremony.
WMUR
Kermit delivers University of Maryland commencement address (opens WMUR)
Published May 22, 2025
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Kermit the Frog addressed the University of Maryland's class of 2025 as their commencement speaker telling them, "life is better when we leap together."
NBC New York
'Leap together': Kermit the Frog in commencement address at University of Maryland (opens NBC New York)
Published May 22, 2025
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Members of the University of Maryland’s class of 2025 received their diplomas Thursday with advice from the amphibious Muppet ringing in their ears.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Kermit the Frog tells University of Maryland graduates to ‘leap together’ during commencement address | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published May 22, 2025
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It’s not easy being green, but it sure does make you popular.Kermit the Frog was the commencement speaker
New York Post
Kermit the Frog delivers inspiring commencement remarks to University of Maryland graduates: ‘Stay connected to your dreams’ (opens New York Post)
Published May 22, 2025
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The world's most famous — and articulate — amphibian had an inspiring message for University of Maryland’s graduating class of 2025.

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