A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet from one of his mother's coats and a Ping-Pong ball cut in half, according to a statement from the university. Henson died in 1990.

As a home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet from one of his mother's coats and a Ping-Pong ball cut in half, according to a statement from the university. Henson died in 1990.

A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet from one of his mother’s coats and a Ping-Pong ball cut in half, according to a statement from the university. Henson died in 1990.

Fox News has taken aim at a tough new political opponent—Kermit the Frog. The prominent Muppet gave a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, chosen to honor his creator ...

Mr. Henson, Kermit said on Thursday, “had a hand in literally everything I did.” News that the famously cheery frog puppet would be delivering the “Ker-mencement,” as some students called ...

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.

COLLEGE PARK — As the University of Maryland, College Park graduates prepare to leap into the next stage of life, Kermit the Frog left them with a message of connection and love Thursday evening ...

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 ...

University of Maryland welcomes Muppet Kermit the Frog as the 2025 commencement speaker, ... Jane Nebel, who co-developed their daily puppet show, "Sam and Friends," in Washington, D.C.