The skies may be gray in the DMV on Thursday, but there was a little green on campus at the University of Maryland. Kermit the Frog was on campus on Thursday ahead of his commencement speech ...

When graduates imagine possible speakers for their commencement, a Muppet probably doesn't come to mind. Yet, there is probably no one better to speak about a big leap than Kermit the Frog.

FILE - Kermit the Frog, who was created and originally performed by Jim Henson as a main character on "The Muppet Show," is shown on display at the Maryland Center for History and Culture, on May ...

Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025. AP ...

Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. (Riley Sims/University of Maryland via AP) ...

Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland's commencement ceremony on May 22, 2025, in College Park. (Stephanie S. Cordle/University of Maryland via AP) ...

Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. Stephanie S. Cordle / University of Maryland via AP By Associated Press ...