University commencement speakers are often notable members of the community or even famous celebrities that can inspire graduates with a blend of wisdom and humor. This spring, the University of ...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kermit the Frog knows it’s not easy being green — or graduating from college and entering the real world, especially during a time of economic uncertainty and political ...

A Muppet is coming home to give the commencement speech at the University of Maryland this spring. Kermit the Frog — the international superstar of “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show” acclaim — and ...

Appreciate the people around you, Kermit the Frog urged University of Maryland graduates Thursday, because they are what makes life worth living. “Seriously, go ahead, look around,” he told the crowd.

When “The Muppets” came out in 2011, it was an event; 12 years had passed since Kermit the Frog and company’s last movie. This past weekend brought “Muppets Most Wanted,” and audiences were mostly ...

Kermit the Frog may become the first-ever amphibian to give a commencement speech when he takes the podium at the University of Maryland’s graduation this May. The institution announced the selection ...