In 1992, she established at the law school the annual Diana J. Auger Scholarship, to provide financial assistance to one or more students based on financial need, according to Joanne Russell, of Northeastern's office of gift planning. "What I admire about Diana most is her independence and determination to get that law degree, to rise to leadership positions, to follow her path with grace and dignity, and to ensure that future generations of law students will have their own opportunities for success through the scholarship fund she established," Hill said.