The letter was initiated by New America's Higher Education Team, which has a well-established history of raising concerns about both standardized admissions tests and the harmful consequences of college ranking schemes.

The new partnership would prevent the small California institution from closing and continue inclusivity missions for both.

Public colleges and universities are facing criticism from consumer advocates for advertising high-cost private loans to students in nondegree programs.

A coalition of colleges and universities, along with education organizations, draft letter to political leaders asking to increase grant money for students.