Binghamton University to Host Annual Women's Athletics Luncheon

2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Alix Klineman to Serve as Guest Speaker

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Binghamton University is hosting its 21st Annual Celebrating Women's Athletics Luncheon on February 23, 2026 at the Events Center on campus. The event honors the university's female athletes and their achievements throughout the academic year. 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball Alix Klineman will serve as the guest speaker, and Carla Curth, a member of the Binghamton University women's lacrosse team, will be the student speaker.

Why it matters

The annual luncheon celebrates the accomplishments of Binghamton University's female athletes, highlighting their dedication and success in sports. It also provides an opportunity for the community to come together and support women's athletics, which is an important part of promoting gender equity in sports.

The details

Tickets to the event are $70, and a table sponsorship is $650, which accommodates up to ten guests and includes access to the meet and greet event that precedes the luncheon. Klineman, a 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball, will be the featured speaker, and Carla Curth, a member of the Binghamton University women's lacrosse team, will also speak at the event.

  • The 21st Annual Celebrating Women's Athletics Luncheon will be held on February 23, 2026 at noon.

The players

Alix Klineman

A 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball, Klineman was the 2006 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year and the 2010 Volleyball Magazine Player of the Year as a senior at Stanford. She made the switch to beach volleyball after winning a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2011 Pan American Games, and was part of the 2018 Association of Volleyball Professionals Team of the Year with April Ross.

Carla Curth

A member of the Binghamton University women's lacrosse team, Curth will be the student speaker at the annual luncheon.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The annual Celebrating Women's Athletics Luncheon at Binghamton University is an important event that recognizes the achievements of female student-athletes and promotes gender equity in sports. The presence of high-profile speakers like Olympic Gold Medalist Alix Klineman helps to inspire the next generation of female athletes and celebrate the progress that has been made in women's sports.