She gained national attention while battling terminal brain cancer during her freshman year at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati.

[13] On February 6, 2015, Hill was given an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree by Mount St. Joseph University.

"This award is being presented to Lauren in recognition of her courage and outstanding leadership", said conference commissioner Chris Ragsdale.

[20] On June 11, 2016, Hill received the first "For the Love of the Game" award presented by the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Her college coach at Mount St. Josephs, Dan Benjamin received the award during the WBHOF Induction Ceremony in Knoxville, TN.