One year from now, Alena Moldan will decide if she will play volleyball for one more year at the University of New Mexico or begin the physician’s assistant two-year program, working in a hospital or a clinic where she will assist a doctor or surgeon.
Moldan, the Lobos’ standout senior libero who carries a 4.2 grade-point average, will have the option of an extra year because of the coronavirus-shortened season of 2020-21.
Moreoever, she will have the option to pursue great opportunities both on and off the court because of Title IX, the law that was enacted 50 years ago that prohibits sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity) discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.