If you are looking for ways to make a difference, support our mission, and contribute to the future of women in STEM, the Tech Trek selection committee might be just the group for you.

Standing from left: Karen Kaplan (SCC), Anjali Mehrotra (Garden State), Katie Pincura (Associate Professor at Rutgers University), Lorraine LaShell (Greater Wayne Area), Ruth Liston (Greater Wayne Area), Jacqueline McGuiness (Burlington County) and Elaine Kirsh (Greater Wayne Area). Seated from left: Arlene Inglis (Somerset Hills), Virginia Lyttle (Somerset Hills) and Sharon Suber (Burlington County) The last weekend in September, I drove to Lancaster, PA for the second bi-an

This year’s midterm elections will influence the progress and protections women and girls have made over the last decades.

We're thrilled to welcome four new members to the Summit College Club this fall! Lisa Campbell and her husband, Bob, moved to Summit in 2007. They have three children, ages 23, 21, and 18. Lisa first became involved in the community when her children attended Washington Elementary School, where she served as Vice President and later Co-President of the PTO. As her children moved on to middle and high school, Lisa continued volunteering, serving as Vice President of Communicat

Moderator and panel members at our recent event: Women, Elections & Action: Making a difference at the ballot box & beyond Earlier this month, the Summit College Club hosted a panel of remarkable women active in local New Jersey politics to talk about the upcoming November elections. Conversation covered what's at stake for women in the election and how to make your voice heard at the ballot box and beyond. There were numerous insightful moments and inspiring quotes, but we'v

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Becky T. Kerns at age 100, on September 28, 2026.

Everything going on for September and October at the Summit College Club, including the Fall Opening Luncheon!

Starting this month, SCC will share a bi-monthly AAUW Policy Update curated by our new chair of the Public Policy and Advocacy committee, Karen Weis.

Welcome back from our summer break! Whether your summer was restful or exciting, local or distant, familiar or new, we hope you are returning to SCC refreshed, energized and committed. We’re excited to begin 2026 -2027 together with much in store and lots of opportunities to learn, connect, contribute, and grow as a community.

As we begin the 2026-2027 year, we have a lot to look forward to for the Summit College Club. We're welcoming new board members, kicking off implementation of the new Strategic Plan, and getting ready for a year filled with great programs and events!

Meet the three new members joining the Summit College Club this July

Exiting the Summit Train Station on Railroad Avenue, across from the Village Green, the first Hometown Hero banner you see features a familiar face. Judy Jenkins Gaudino served with the Department of Defense - Army Special Services in Viet Nam.

The 2026 Scholarship Reception featured a keynote address from 2025 scholarship recipient Samantha Rose. The following is a lightly edited transcript of her inspiring keynote address at the Summit College Club 2026 Scholarship Reception on June 7, 2026. Samantha Rose giving the keynote address at the 2026 Scholarship Luncheon A year ago, I stared blankly at a Google Doc as I attempted to squeeze all my life's ambitions and aspirations into a 250-word synopsis — a synopsis th

This year's scholarship recipients all have stellar academic records. But that's just the starting point of their achievements. As a group, these young women have mastered second, third, and even fourth languages, performed at Carnegie Hall, founded organizations, captained varsity sports teams, conducted research, and advocated for causes ranging from gender equality to life-threatening diseases.

On January 26, the Summit College Club held its first Mid-Year Member Meeting with two goals in mind: To let Club members know about all the activity that’s happening, with plenty of opportunities to contribute; and to invite members to provide suggestions, ideas and feedback on what they’d like to see from their participation in Summit College Club. After a brief introduction, co-President Karen Kaplan invited members to identify their top two reasons for joining and/or ren

Co-presidents Hedy and Karen look ahead with renewed commitment to a meaningful and enjoyable year in 2026.

This quarter, we're excited to have four new members to spotlight! Please join us in welcoming Vivian Hardy, Brooke Luger, Patty O'Neill, and Diane Russo!

We are excited to serve as your Co-Presidents for 2025-2027, and have already been hard at work with all of our committees planning and setting goals and priorities for the coming year.

On Sunday, June 8, Summit College Club members came together with the families of the 2025 scholarship recipients in a joyful celebration...

Summit College Club was delighted to welcome Audrey Fisch, Ph.D. and founder of More Than Bootstraps (MTB) , a nonprofit organization...