Alumni Stories
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Stories of Greatness: Jon Thum
Mar 2, 2026 9:53:38 AM | USF
Growing up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Jon Thum had plenty of college options. But for him, the choice was clear: stay connected to the community that shaped him by attending the University of Sioux Falls (USF).
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Stories of Greatness: Bria (Barfnecht) Ellefson
Feb 13, 2026 10:11:30 AM | USF
Growing up in Delano, Minnesota, Bria Ellefson, then Barfnecht, wasn't sure she wanted to venture far from home for college. When an email arrived from Andrea McCartney, then associate volleyball coach at the University of Sioux Falls (USF), her first instinct was to delete it.
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