The University of Maryland has announced that Kermit the Frog will be delivering their commencement address this year.

The lovable puppet’s appearance “honors the long history between UMD and Muppets creator Jim Henson,” the university's announcement reads Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE.

Commencement speakers at colleges and universities are typically either high-profile alumni, notable members of the community, or celebrities who offer inspiring messages to the graduates.

The University of Maryland has announced that Kermit the Frog will be delivering their commencement address this year.The school says the beloved muppet will offer words of optimism and ...

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The beloved Muppet will return to the campus where his creator studied, 65 years after creator Jim Henson's graduation.

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COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Maybe it’s not that difficult being green. The legendary Muppet Kermit the Frog will give the commencement address to graduating students at the University of Maryland ...

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Maybe it’s not that difficult being green. The legendary Muppet Kermit the Frog will give the commencement address to graduating students at the University of Maryland ...