Jane Kelly

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.

Statistically, UVA’s Class of 2023 is the most competitive ever. Go beyond the numbers, though, and meet four exceptional first-year students.

More than 3,900 first-year and transfer students filed onto the Lawn Sunday evening, ready to begin their careers as Cavaliers.