Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

With equal parts humor and heart, Carnegie Mellon professor and alumnus Randy Pausch delivered a one-of-a-kind last lecture that moved an overflow crowd at the university — and went on to move audiences around the globe.

Randy died July 25 of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47. Randy's family is planning a private burial. A campus memorial service is being planned and details will be announced at a later date. Read more about Randy's legacy and share how he touched your life.

Use the following links for additional resources:

• Watch Randy's lecture on YouTube. Download it at iTunes U. 
  
• Watch ABC's special: Randy Pausch's Last Lecture — A Celebration of Life on ABC.com, featuring Diane Sawyer's interview with Randy.
• Order a DVD online or by calling 1-866-371-6774.
• Learn more about "The Last Lecture," Randy's new book co-written by alumnus Jeffrey Zaslow. You can also order Randy's book online.
  
• Help continue Randy's work, support the Honorary Fund.
• Learn more about Alice, Randy's academic project that is revolutionizing computer programming education.
• Learn more about the Entertainment Technology Center, which Randy co-founded.
  
• Visit Randy's site to read a personal message from Randy and learn more about his work. (Due to heavy traffic, this site may experiencing problems.) 
• Watch Randy's lectures on Time Management and his surprise appearance at Carnegie Mellon's 2008 Commencement ceremony.