12-18-2008

Randy Pausch is Pittsburgher of the Year

The January issue of Pittsburgh magazine names Randy Pausch as the Pittsburgher of the Year. “He lived an extraordinary life, and in dying he inspired others on how to live,” the magazine said in explaining its choice. The issue features a long profile of Randy, written by Geoffrey W. Melada, that highlights his academic career, including the creation of the Alice software environment and the co-founding of the Entertainment Technology Center.

The magazine’s previous Pittsburghers of the Year have included Bill Strickland, Henry and Elsie Hillman, and August Wilson.

Byron Spice