Canyon Center for Character Education

Summit builds good character in schools to combat a divisive culture

Photos by Ralph Freso As a summit of hopeful educators convened Friday at Grand Canyon University, they had no idea what the weekend’s national news […]

'People are good': A video message from GCU students

The Canyon Center for Character Education has been sharing video stories of area K12 schools who showcase the value of character formation. But right here […]

My goodness, students put character on display

A student wrote this: People will never forget how you made them feel. Students who attended the Lopes Lead with Character session on Wednesday night […]

Character center's videos highlight good 'vibe' in schools

It's the personal stories that click, says Emily Farkas, Program Director of GCU's Canyon Center for Character Education. It's why she launched a new video […]

Character Center's retreat explores 'what it is to be good'

"It's not what is right or wrong, but what it is to be good," said Tony Klemmer, describing the three-day Wisdom for Good retreat he […]

'Trusty' trio to lead new character center

The team of Program Director Emily Farkas, Program Manager Dr. Tracy Vasquez and School Supervisor Dr. Ashley Betkowski was formed this summer to lead GCU's […]

Kern grant launches Character Education center

The Kern Family Foundation has awarded a $2.27 million grant to Grand Canyon University to launch the Canyon Center for Character Education. The three-year grant […]