The Frog’s Journey – A Conversation with a Muppet’s Denihilizer, Kermit the Frog

“I am thrilled that our graduates and their families will experience the optimism and insight of the world-renowned Kermit the Frog at such a meaningful time in their lives,” university President Darryll J. Pines said in a statement.

The speaker pick was announced in a video that featured a description of the speaker as: an environmental advocate, a best-selling author, and a champion of creativity, kindness, and believing in the impossible.

In March of this year, the university announced that the inspiration of the Muppets will be the speaker at the graduation ceremony. He’s been to the school before.

The members of the University of Maryland’s graduating class received advice from the amphibious mammal as they received their diplomas Thursday evening.

If you’re willing to listen to a Frog, this is a good time to make a big leap into real life. “Rather than jumping over someone to get what you want, consider reaching out your hand and taking the leap side by side, because life is better when we leap together.”