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Families are an important part of the Carnegie Mellon community. Whether you live across town or on the other side the globe, stay connected with university news and events using this page as a central resource.

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In the News Randy Pausch's new book "The Last Lecture," co-written by alum Jeffrey Zaslow of the Wall Street Journal, is a New York Times bestseller The latest issue of Carnegie Mellon Today features "No Hands on the Wheel," a story about Red Whittaker and the DARPA Urban Challenge experience, and much more Read more Carnegie Mellon news

Events From Buggy races to Booth, there's something for everyone at Spring Carnival, April 17-19  Make plans to attend some Tartans' sporting events, which are listed on the Athletics Calendar Carnegie Mellon's 111th Commencement Ceremony takes place May 17. For more information including a schedule of events and visitor info, visit the Commencement website