Jane Kelly

Members of the UVA community are participating in the second year of “Double Take: Stories That Make You Think Twice.” The event takes place Thursday in the auditorium in Old Cabell Hall. It begins at 4 p.m., is free and open to the public.

Nyong’o’s “Sulwe,” tells the story of a girl who wishes her skin were not the color of “midnight.” The star chose UVA alumna and bestselling writer and illustrator Vashti Harrison to do the artwork from among several other artists.

President Jim Ryan joined with faculty, students and staff to welcome first-generation students in the Class of 2023. They make up nearly 13% of the class, a 20% increase over last year.