The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) just wrapped its inaugural GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp on the Texarkana campus, and it was a full house. High school students from across the region spent two action-packed weeks diving deep into the fast-growing world of cybersecurity.

“We’re so proud of the amazing high school students who completed the GenCyber Summer Camp at UAHT this week!” said camp director Brittni Hardie.

Campers didn’t just sit in lectures—they built, broke, and decoded their way through real-world cybersecurity challenges. They explored careers in cyber defense, mastered tools to protect their digital lives, and tackled big concepts like cryptography, robotics, Python programming, and ethical hacking.

Using hands-on projects and GenCyber’s core principles, students learned to Think Like an Adversary, apply Defense in Depth strategies, and approach cybersecurity with the ethics and best practices critical to keeping digital systems secure.

Missed this year’s camp? Don’t worry, we’re just getting started. Stay tuned for next summer’s GenCyber Camp at UAHT.

GenCyber Camp 2025 Award Winners:

Aaliyah Sewell - Cyber Sleuth

Braylon Hector - Unconventional Genius

Sterling Sawyer - Creative Disruptor

Braydon Roberts - Creative Disruptor

Sanvi Immadi - Cyber Sleuth

Jaclyn Tomberlain - Digital Forensics Expert

Jayden Keeton - Digital Forensics Expert

Aria Richardson - Cyber Comeback

Josiah Tomberlain - Cyber Sleuth

Toby Lasagna - Unconventional Genius

Gabe Akins - Creative Disruptor

Katelynn Bailey - Cyber Comeback

Addison Willett - Cyber Sleuth

Sienna Hart - Digital Forensics Expert

Trinity Teddleton - Cyber Comeback

Adam Duenas – Cyber Comeback

About GenCyber Cybersecurity Summer Camp:

The GenCyber Summer Camp program provides exciting, hands-on cybersecurity experiences for students in grades 7-12. Students explore various aspects of cybersecurity through hands-on exercises that focus on GenCyber concepts, including Defense in Depth, Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, "Think Like an Adversary," and "Keep it Simple." Additionally, students explore career pathways in cybersecurity, equipping the next generation with the vital skills needed to address growing digital security challenges. No previous cybersecurity knowledge is required. GenCyber Camp is entirely FREE. All camp materials are provided free of charge for hands-on learning. Students receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completing the camp. The National Security Agency and National Science Foundation jointly provide funding.

To learn more, visit https://www.uaht.edu/gencyber/.

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