ORT University signed a framework agreement for academic cooperation with the California Institute of the Arts ( CalArts) in Los Angeles, one of the most prestigious universities in the field of visual and performing arts. The academic, artistic, and cultural cooperation may include student exchanges, faculty exchanges, and joint research projects. The agreement was signed on November 3 at CalArts by Steven Lavine, President of CalArts, and Dr. Jorge Grünberg, Rector ORT University.