One freshman room at the University of Kentucky is no exception—it even has a faux-wood whitewashed wall. The amazing dwelling space belongs to Brittany Willis, 19, majoring in equine science.

NBA player John Wall says an encounter during an unofficial visit to the University of North Carolina led him to commit to Kentucky in 2009. “I wanted to go to Carolina, that’s my dream school ...

Roommates Tori Payne and Mollie Schindler, both freshmen at The University of Kentucky, Class of 2021 are doing just that — revamping their cinderblock wall room into a shabby chic study retreat.