Newman University Expands HERE Program, Bringing Bachelor’s Degree Opportunities to Students Across Kansas
Iola, Hutchinson and Colby, Kansas will have higher education opportunities available to students as soon as Fall 2026
Today, Newman University announced the expansion of the HERE program to three additional community colleges, including Allen Community College, Hutchinson Community College and Colby Community College. With these additions, the HERE program will officially be bringing bachelor’s degree completion programs to students across six Kansas communities.
“We are excited to offer this new opportunity to our students in partnership with Newman University. Our community will greatly benefit from experienced professionals joining the workforce, contributing to our local hospitals, schools, agricultural industry as well as companies large and small,” said Dr. Lyvier Leffler, President of Allen Community College.
Students who earn their associate degree through Allen Community College, Hutchinson Community College and Colby Community College will now be able to conveniently earn a full bachelor’s degree at a school within their community instead of having to travel to larger cities within Kansas. Scholarships and financial aid make a bachelor’s degree as affordable as $750 per year with most students graduating just two years after earning an associate degree.
