Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

On September 18, 2007, Carnegie Mellon professor and alumnus Randy Pausch delivered a one-of-a-kind last lecture that made the world stop and pay attention. It became an Internet sensation viewed by millions, an international media story, and a best-selling book that has been published in 35 languages. To this day, people everywhere continue to talk about Randy, share his message and put his life lessons into action in their own lives.

Randy died July 25, 2008, at the age of 47. 

• Watch Randy's lecture on YouTube (Closed Captioning available). Download it at iTunes U. 
• Order a DVD online or by calling 1-866-371-6774. You can also order an interactive, teaching version of the DVD offered through a collaboration with Disney Educational Productions.
• Watch an "NFL Films Presents" video about Randy's dream to play pro football.
• Watch Randy's lectures on Time Management and his surprise appearance at Carnegie Mellon's 2008 Commencement ceremony.

• Learn more about "The Last Lecture," Randy's book co-written by alumnus Jeffrey Zaslow. You can also order Randy's book online. And you can watch an interview with Jeffrey and Randy on Borders.com.

• 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.) 

• Help continue Randy's work, support the Legacy Fund.
• Watch the memorial service held Sept. 22, 2008, at Carnegie Mellon and streamed live on ABCNews.com.
• Read about the bridge dedicated in his honor at Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus, or watch the video of the bridge dedication