Kermit the Frog’s Commencement Speech at the University of Maryland Has Everyone in Tears. ... After he spoke, he did something else he’s known for… he led the crowd in a song!

So yes, Kermit the Frog doing the commencement speech at Maryland might feel “silly” to you if you look at it from a “what will a business major think of this” lens.

Kermit the Frog delivers inspiring commencement remarks to University of ... out into singing “Rainbow Connection,” as graduates waved their hands in the air and moved to his signature song. 4.

University of Maryland welcomes Muppet Kermit the Frog as the 2025 commencement speaker, celebrating late creator Jim Henson's contributions in a unique graduation ceremony.

Kermit the Frog delivers commencement speech at University of Maryland 16:31. Kermit the Frog addressed University of Maryland (UMD) students Thursday as he delivered a commencement speech.

Kermit the Frog addressed the students. (Lloyd Fox/Staff) Having Kermit as a commencement speaker was “certainly special,” Tim Shotashvili, who graduated with a degree in economics, said.