Lauren Dignan

Photo by: Shealyn Abbott/Northwestern Athletics

Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics

August 8, 2025, Evanston, IL: Members of the Northwestern Volleyball team pose for photos as part of Internal Media Days at Trienens Performance Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, August 8, 2025. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics)

Height:
5-7
Class:
First-Year
High School:
The Branson School
Hometown:
Tiburon, Calif.
Major:
Undeclared

2025: Appeared in 31 matches…totaled 34 assists and 184 digs… made her collegiate debut against Eastern Washington, chipping in three digs in the sweep (8/30)... recorded three assists and three digs in the sweep of Saint Mary’s (9/5)... set a season high and led the team with 20 digs in the reverse sweep of Valparaiso (9/9)... registered the first service ace of her career in the win over Buffalo (9/12)... chipped in an ace and seven digs in the sweep of Campbell (9/20)... logged a team-high 13 digs in the conference opener against Indiana, also serving up a career-high three aces in the match (9/24)... reached double-digit digs for the third time in four matches with 14 against No. 10 Minnesota (10/5)... led the team with 13 digs in the five-set victory over Michigan (10/16)... contributed nine digs and three assists in five sets at UCLA (11/8).

High School: Ranked the No. 26 player out of California on Prep Dig… four-year varsity player, including one season as a defensive specialist and three seasons as the starting libero… named second-team All-League in 2022 and 2023… California State Final and Durango Fall Classic Show Stopper… helped the Bulls to a No. 1 ranking in NorCal and a No. 8 ranking statewide… won back-to-back-to-back conference championships from 2022 to 2024 with Branson… made the 2021 State Quarterfinals, then won the CIF State Championship in 2022… earned a trip back to the State Semifinals in 2023 after a perfect 8-0 season in league… AAU team finished first in the Power League in 2023 before finishing fifth in the 16 National Division at USAV Junior Nationals… competed against fellow recruits Bella Bullington and Kayla Kauffman… dad James played football at Columbia and attended Kellogg Business School… anticipated major at Northwestern is history.

Personal: Born Lauren Katherine Dignan … Parents are Grace Chang and James Dignan … competed against fellow recruits Bella Bullington and Kayla Kauffman… dad James played football at Columbia and attended Kellogg Business School… served as DEI Ambassador and Head Admissions Intern during high school... coached youth club volleyball... anticipated major at Northwestern is history.