.section-eyebrow{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:1.32rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green-800);
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.section-eyebrow::before,
.section-eyebrow::after{
  content:'';
  width:28px;
  height:2px;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--gold-500);
}
/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:640px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:64px 0 0;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:right center;
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-bg img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:right center;
  display:block;
}
.hero-scrim{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--cream) 0%,
    var(--cream) 34%,
    rgba(248,246,240,.92) 45%,
    rgba(248,246,240,.55) 58%,
    rgba(248,246,240,0) 74%);
}
.hero .wrap{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  width:100%;
}
.hero-content{
  max-width:560px;
}
.hero-glow{
  position:absolute;
  top:-120px;
  left:-140px;
  width:420px;
  height:420px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23,122,73,.16) 0%, rgba(23,122,73,0) 70%);
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes fadeInUp{
  from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px);}
  to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){
  .hero-eyebrow{animation:fadeInUp .6s ease both;}
  .hero h1{animation:fadeInUp .65s ease .08s both;}
  .hero p{animation:fadeInUp .65s ease .16s both;}
  .hero-ctas{animation:fadeInUp .65s ease .24s both;}
  .hero-download{animation:fadeInUp .65s ease .3s both;}
}
.hero-eyebrow{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:var(--gold-500);
  color:var(--green-900);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot{
  width:7px;
  height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--green-900);
  position:relative;
  flex:0 0 auto;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:-4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--green-900);
  opacity:.35;
  animation:pulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{
  0%{transform:scale(.6); opacity:.5;}
  100%{transform:scale(2.2); opacity:0;}
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.hero h1 .accent{
  display:block;
  color:var(--green-700);
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.18em;
  margin-top:4px;
}
.hero p{
  margin:22px 0 0;
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  max-width:52ch;
}
.hero-ctas{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:30px;
}
.hero-download{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  margin-top:20px;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:.88rem;
  color:var(--green-800);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .15s;
}
.hero-download:hover{border-color:var(--green-800);}
/* ---- Hero responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero{min-height:560px;}
  .hero-scrim{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,
      var(--cream) 0%,
      var(--cream) 62%,
      rgba(248,246,240,.85) 78%,
      rgba(248,246,240,.4) 100%);
  }
  .hero-content{max-width:78%;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero{padding-top:32px; min-height:auto; padding-bottom:12px;}
  .hero-scrim{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,
      var(--cream) 0%,
      var(--cream) 68%,
      rgba(248,246,240,.6) 100%);
  }
  .hero-content{max-width:100%;}
  .hero-ctas .btn{flex:1 1 auto; justify-content:center;}
}
/* =========================================================
   STATS BAR
   ========================================================= */
.stats-section{
  position:relative;
  padding-bottom:64px;
}
.stats-bar{
  margin-top:-52px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap:16px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  animation:fadeInUp .6s ease .32s both;
}
.stat{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:0 18px 36px -26px rgba(10,61,38,.4);
  padding:26px 20px 20px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  min-height:128px;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.stat::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:-3px;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-600), var(--green-100));
  z-index:2;
}
.stat:has(.stat-icon.is-gold)::before{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-600), #ffe6ad);
}
.stat::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:-50px;
  right:-50px;
  width:160px;
  height:160px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, var(--green-100), transparent 70%);
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .35s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.stat:has(.stat-icon.is-gold)::after{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #fff3d9, transparent 70%);
}
.stat:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 44px -22px rgba(10,61,38,.42);
  border-color:transparent;
}
.stat:hover::after{
  transform:scale(1.08);
}
.stat:hover .stat-icon{
  transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg);
  opacity:.24;
}
/* watermark icon — sits on the glow, faint but readable, tucked in the corner */
.stat-icon{
  position:absolute;
  top:-2px;
  right:-2px;
  width:72px;
  height:72px;
  color:var(--green-700);
  opacity:.18;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .35s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.stat-icon svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
.stat-icon.is-gold{ color:var(--gold-600); }
.stat-num,
.stat-label{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}
.stat-num{
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.75rem;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--green-900);
  line-height:1;
  display:block;
}
.stat-label{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  margin-top:7px;
  font-size:.8rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.stat-label::before{
  content:'';
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--green-600);
}
.stat:has(.stat-icon.is-gold) .stat-label::before{
  background:var(--gold-600);
}
/* ---- Stats responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .stats-bar{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:-40px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .stats-bar{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:12px; margin-top:-32px;}
  .stat{min-height:104px; padding:20px 16px 16px;}
  .stat::after{width:120px; height:120px; top:-36px; right:-36px;}
  .stat-icon{width:56px; height:56px;}
  .stat-num{font-size:1.2rem;}
  .stat-label{margin-top:4px; font-size:.7rem;}
  .stat:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1 / -1;}
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  .stat{padding:16px 14px 14px;}
  .stat-icon{width:46px; height:46px;}
  .stat::after{width:100px; height:100px; top:-30px; right:-30px;}
}
/* =========================================================
   PROGRAMS + WHY GNIPST
   ========================================================= */
.programs-section{
  padding:56px 0 84px;
}
.programs-section .section-eyebrow{
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.programs-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
/* ---- Left: program directory card ---- */
.programs-panel-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  height:100%;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:40px 36px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.programs-panel-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:baseline;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
}
.programs-panel-head h2{
  font-size:1.28rem;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--green-900);
}
.programs-panel-count{
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-600);
}
.program-rows{
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-evenly;
  min-height:0;
}
.program-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  padding:14px 2px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:background .18s ease;
}
.program-row:last-of-type{border-bottom:none;}
.program-row:hover{background:var(--green-100);}
.program-row-index{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:28px;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--gold-500);
}
.program-row-icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--green-100);
  color:var(--green-700);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.program-row-body{flex:1; min-width:0;}
.program-row-body h3{
  display:inline;
  font-size:.96rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-right:8px;
}
.program-row-duration{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:.66rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-600);
  background:var(--green-100);
  padding:3px 9px;
  border-radius:999px;
  vertical-align:middle;
}
.program-row-body p{
  margin:5px 0 0;
  font-size:.8rem;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  max-width:42ch;
}
.program-row-arrow{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--green-800);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  transition:background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, color .18s ease;
}
.program-row:hover .program-row-arrow{
  background:var(--green-700);
  border-color:var(--green-700);
  color:#fff;
}
.programs-panel-foot{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:22px;
  padding-top:22px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.programs-panel-foot .btn{flex:0 0 auto;}
.programs-panel-foot-note{flex:1; min-width:0;}
.programs-panel-foot-note h4{font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--green-900);}
.programs-panel-foot-note p{margin:2px 0 0; font-size:.74rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.programs-panel-foot-note a{color:var(--green-700); font-weight:700;}
.programs-panel-foot-note a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}
/* ---- Right: why-choose card ---- */
.why-panel-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  height:100%;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  background:var(--green-800);
}
.why-panel-photo{position:relative; height:250px; flex:0 0 auto;}
.why-panel-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.why-panel-photo::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, var(--green-800) 0%, rgba(13,76,47,0) 55%);
}
.why-panel-body{
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height:0;
  padding:28px 32px 32px;
  color:#fff;
}
.why-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  align-self:flex-start;
  background:var(--gold-500);
  color:var(--green-900);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:6px 13px;
  border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.why-panel-body h2{
  font-size:1.24rem;
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:1.25;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.why-checklist{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:14px 16px;
}
.why-checklist li{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:9px;
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.4;
  color:#e7f2ea;
}
.why-checklist .why-icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:20px;
  height:20px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color:var(--gold-500);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:1px;
}
.why-stats{
  display:flex;
  align-items:stretch;
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:22px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.why-stat{flex:1; min-width:0; padding:0 12px; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);}
.why-stat:first-child{padding-left:0;}
.why-stat:last-child{border-right:none; padding-right:0;}
.why-stat-num{
  display:block;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.22rem;
}
.why-stat-label{
  display:block;
  margin-top:2px;
  font-size:.68rem;
  color:#bcdac8;
  font-weight:500;
}
/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .programs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .programs-panel-card,
  .why-panel-card{height:auto;}
  .program-rows{justify-content:flex-start;}
  .program-row{padding:18px 2px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .programs-section{padding:44px 0 56px;}
  .programs-panel-card{padding:28px 22px;}
  .why-panel-body{padding:26px 22px 30px;}
  .program-row{gap:12px;}
  .program-row-icon{width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:10px;}
  .why-checklist{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .why-stats{flex-wrap:wrap; row-gap:14px;}
  .why-stat{flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px); border-right:none; padding:0 0 8px;}
  .programs-panel-foot{flex-wrap:wrap;}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .program-row-arrow{display:none;}
}
/* =========================================================
   RECRUITERS SLIDER
   ========================================================= */
.recruiters-section{
  padding:8px 0 72px;
}
.recruiters-slider{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.recruiters-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:20px;
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change:transform;
  cursor:grab;
  touch-action:pan-y;
  user-select:none;
}
.recruiters-track:active{
  cursor:grabbing;
}
.recruiter-card img{
  -webkit-user-drag:none;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.recruiter-card{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:180px;
  height:92px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:16px;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.recruiter-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 34px -20px rgba(10,61,38,.35);
  border-color:transparent;
}
.recruiter-card img{
  max-width:100%;
  max-height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
  display:block;
}
.slider-dots{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.slider-dot{
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  padding:0;
  border:none;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--line);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .2s ease, width .2s ease;
}
.slider-dot:hover{background:#c7c6bc;}
.slider-dot.is-active{
  background:var(--green-700);
  width:24px;
}
/* ---- Recruiters slider responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .recruiters-section{padding:4px 0 56px;}
  .recruiter-card{width:148px; height:78px; padding:12px;}
}
/* =========================================================
   ADMISSION STEPS + EXPERT FACULTY
   ========================================================= */
.process-section{
  padding:0 0 72px;
}
.process-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:45% 55%;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.process-card{
  min-width:0;
}
.process-card{
  background:#f7f7f2;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px 24px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.process-card h3{
  text-align:center;
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green-800);
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
/* ---- Steps ---- */
.steps-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  flex:1;
}
.step-item{
  flex:1;
  min-width:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.step-icon-wrap{
  position:relative;
  margin-bottom:2px;
}
.step-icon{
  width:54px;
  height:54px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--green-700);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -14px rgba(10,61,38,.3);
}
.step-num{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-4px;
  right:-4px;
  width:22px;
  height:22px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--green-700);
  color:#fff;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:800;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border:2px solid #f7f7f2;
}
.step-item h4{
  font-size:.86rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.step-item p{
  font-size:.74rem;
  line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  margin:0;
}
.step-connector{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:100%;
  max-width:36px;
  height:0;
  border-top:2px dashed #cfcfc4;
  margin-top:27px;
}
.process-card > .btn{
  margin:24px auto 0;
}
/* ---- Faculty ---- */
.faculty-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  flex:1;
}
.faculty-nav{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--green-800);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  transition:background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.faculty-nav:hover{background:var(--green-700); border-color:var(--green-700); color:#fff;}
.faculty-nav:disabled{opacity:.35; cursor:default; pointer-events:none;}
.faculty-viewport{
  flex:1;
  min-width:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.faculty-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change:transform;
}
.faculty-item{
  flex:0 0 calc(25% - 10.5px);
  min-width:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  gap:8px;
}
.faculty-photo{
  width:100%;
  /* aspect-ratio:3/4; */
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 14px 26px -16px rgba(10,61,38,.4);
  background:var(--green-100);
}
.faculty-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.faculty-item h4{
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green-800);
}
.faculty-item span{
  display:block;
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  line-height:1.35;
}
/* ---- Admission / Faculty responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .steps-row{flex-wrap:wrap; row-gap:20px;}
  .step-connector{display:none;}
  .step-item{flex:1 1 40%;}
  .faculty-item{flex:0 0 calc(50% - 7px);}
}
/* =========================================================
   LATEST PLACEMENTS + PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
   ========================================================= */
.placements-section{
  padding:0 0 72px;
}
.placements-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:50% 50%;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.placements-card,
.highlights-card{
  background:#f7f7f2;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px 24px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-width:0;
}
.card-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.card-head h3{
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green-800);
}
.placements-row{
  position:relative;
}
.placements-viewport{
  overflow:hidden;
}
.row-nav{
  position:absolute;
  top:38px;
  width:32px;
  height:32px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--green-800);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  z-index:5;
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px -12px rgba(10,61,38,.35);
  transition:background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.row-nav:hover{background:var(--green-700); border-color:var(--green-700); color:#fff;}
.row-nav:disabled{opacity:.35; cursor:default; pointer-events:none;}
.row-nav-prev{left:-14px;}
.row-nav-next{right:-14px;}
.placements-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change:transform;
}
.placement-item{
  flex:0 0 calc(25% - 10.5px);
  min-width:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  gap:8px;
}
.placement-photo{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  border-radius:10%;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--green-100);
}
.placement-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.placement-item h4{
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green-800);
}
.placement-item span{
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  line-height:1.3;
}
.placements-card > .btn,
.highlights-card > .btn{
  margin:22px auto 0;
}
.highlights-grid{
  display:flex;
  align-items:stretch;
  gap:0;
  flex:1;
}
.highlight-item{
  flex:1;
  min-width:0;
  background:transparent;
  border:none;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:8px 12px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  gap:10px;
  transition:transform .2s ease;
}
.highlight-item:last-child{border-right:none;}
.highlight-item:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.highlight-icon{
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--green-800);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px -14px rgba(10,61,38,.3);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.highlight-num{
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.28rem;
  color:var(--green-900);
}
.highlight-label{
  font-size:.76rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight:500;
}
/* ---- Placements responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .placements-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .placement-item{flex:0 0 calc(50% - 7px);}
  .highlights-grid{flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .highlight-item{flex:1 1 calc(50% - 1px); border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:12px 8px;}
  .highlight-item:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
  .highlight-item:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none;}
}
/* =========================================================
   CAMPUS LIFE GALLERY
   ========================================================= */
.campus-section{
  padding:0 0 72px;
}
.campus-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap:16px;
}
.campus-item{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px -20px rgba(10,61,38,.4);
}
.campus-item img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.campus-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.campus-item::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,61,38,0) 45%, rgba(10,40,25,.82) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.campus-label{
  position:absolute;
  left:16px;
  bottom:14px;
  z-index:2;
  color:#fff;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.88rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .campus-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .campus-section{padding:0 0 56px;}
  .campus-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:12px;}
}
/* =========================================================
   LABS / RESEARCH / ACHIEVEMENTS / TRAINING
   ========================================================= */
.feature-section{
  padding:0 0 72px;
}
.feature-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:20px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.feature-card{
  position:relative;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:24px 22px 22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-width:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -26px rgba(10,61,38,.25);
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.feature-card::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-600), var(--green-100));
}
.feature-card.is-gold::before{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-600), #ffe6ad);
}
.feature-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 22px 44px -22px rgba(10,61,38,.35);
  border-color:transparent;
}
/* ---- header: icon badge + title ---- */
.feature-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.feature-badge{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:11px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--green-100) 0%, #d7ecdf 100%);
  color:var(--green-700);
}
.feature-badge svg{ width:19px; height:19px; }
.feature-card.is-gold .feature-badge{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, #fff3d9 0%, #ffe6ad 100%);
  color:var(--gold-600);
}
.feature-head h3{
  font-size:.88rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  color:var(--green-900);
  line-height:1.25;
}
.feature-body{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  flex:1;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.feature-list{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  flex:1 1 55%;
  min-width:0;
}
.feature-list li{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:10px;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.35;
  padding:8px 0 8px 4px;
  border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);
  transition:padding-left .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.feature-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.feature-list li:hover{
  padding-left:8px;
  color:var(--green-900);
}
.feature-list li:hover .feature-icon{
  background:var(--green-700);
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateX(2px);
}
.feature-card.is-gold .feature-list li:hover .feature-icon{
  background:var(--gold-600);
}
.feature-icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:20px;
  height:20px;
  margin-top:1px;
  border-radius:7px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:var(--green-100);
  color:var(--green-700);
  transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.feature-card.is-gold .feature-icon{
  background:#fff3d9;
  color:var(--gold-600);
}
.feature-icon svg{ width:11px; height:11px; }
.feature-card.is-gold .feature-list .feature-icon{
  background:#fff3d9;
  color:var(--gold-600);
}
.feature-list .feature-icon svg{ width:10px; height:10px; }
.feature-media{
  position:relative;
  flex:1 1 45%;
  min-width:0;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--green-100);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.feature-media img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transition:transform .45s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-media img{
  transform:scale(1.08);
}
.feature-media::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(10,61,38,.28) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.feature-card.is-gold .feature-media::after{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(153,109,0,.24) 100%);
}
.feature-card > .btn{
  width:100%;
  margin-top:auto;
}
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .feature-body{flex-direction:column;}
  .feature-media{aspect-ratio:16/9;}
}
/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIAL + NEWS + EVENTS
   ========================================================= */
.community-section{
  padding:0 0 72px;
}
.community-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1.4fr 1.4fr;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
/* ---- Testimonial ---- */
.testimonial-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:36px 34px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  min-width:0;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -26px rgba(10,61,38,.22);
}
.testimonial-quote-icon{
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  color:var(--green-700);
  opacity:.9;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.testimonial-track{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
}
.testimonial-slide{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}
.testimonial-slide.is-active{
  display:flex;
  animation:fadeInUp .5s ease both;
}
.testimonial-text{
  font-size:.98rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-style:italic;
  max-width:44ch;
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.testimonial-author{
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--green-900);
  font-size:.9rem;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.testimonial-role{
  font-size:.76rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  margin-top:3px;
}
.testimonial-dots{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  margin-top:26px;
}
/* ---- Shared card head for news / events ---- */
.mini-card{
  background:#f7f7f2;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:24px 22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-width:0;
}
.mini-card-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:10px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.mini-card-head h3{
  font-size:.86rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green-800);
}
.mini-card-head a{
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--green-700);
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:color .15s ease;
}
.mini-card-head a:hover{color:var(--green-900); text-decoration:underline;}
/* ---- News list ---- */
.news-list{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px;
}
.news-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:12px;
}
.news-date,
.event-date{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--green-700);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  line-height:1.1;
}
.news-date .day,
.event-date .day{
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:.92rem;
}
.news-date .mon,
.event-date .mon{
  font-size:.56rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  opacity:.9;
}
.news-text h4{
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.35;
}
.news-text span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:2px;
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
/* ---- Events list ---- */
.event-list{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px;
}
.event-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:12px;
}
.event-text h4{
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.35;
}
.event-text span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:2px;
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.news-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:12px;
}
.news-text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-width:0;
}
.notice-badge{
  align-self:flex-start;
  font-size:.6rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#8a6400;
  background:#fff3d9;
  border-radius:4px;
  padding:2px 7px;
  line-height:1.5;
  margin-bottom:5px;
}
.notice-badge.cat-examination{ color:#9a4a00; background:#ffe9d6; }
.notice-badge.cat-training{ color:#12603b; background:var(--green-100); }
.notice-badge.cat-admin{ color:#8a6400; background:#fff3d9; }
.news-text h4{
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.35;
}
.news-text .meta-date{
  display:block;
  margin-top:3px;
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
/* ---- Community section responsive ---- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .community-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px;}
}
/* =========================================================
   STATUTORY ACCREDITATIONS & ADMISSIONS GATEWAY
   ========================================================= */
.gateway-section{
  padding: 10px 0 84px;
}

/* ---- Accreditations Trust Strip ---- */
.gateway-accred-box{
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 36px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -8px rgba(10,61,38,.07);
}

.gateway-accred-head{
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gateway-kicker{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gateway-kicker::before{
  content: '';
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
}

.gateway-accred-head h2{
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--green-900);
  margin: 0;
}

.gateway-accred-link{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green-700);
  transition: color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}

.gateway-accred-link:hover{
  color: var(--green-900);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.gateway-accred-link svg{
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.accred-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.accred-tile{
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.accred-tile:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--green-700);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(10,61,38,.2);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.accred-logo-holder{
  width: 64px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.accred-logo-holder img{
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.accred-tile strong{
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--green-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.accred-tile span{
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.accred-tag{
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--green-900);
  font-size: .64rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(240,168,0,.4);
}

/* ---- Gateway Dual Hub (Admissions + Best Practices) ---- */
.gateway-dual-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.gateway-card{
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* Admissions Card — Primary Green Gradient */
.gateway-card--admissions{
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--green-900) 0%, var(--green-800) 55%, var(--green-700) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gateway-card--admissions::before{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,168,0,.15) 0%, rgba(240,168,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gateway-badge{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.gateway-badge--gold{
  background: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--green-900);
}

.gateway-badge--green{
  background: var(--green-100);
  color: var(--green-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18,96,59,.2);
}

.gateway-card h3{
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.gateway-card--admissions h3{
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gateway-lead{
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.gateway-card--admissions .gateway-lead{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
}

/* Program badges/pills */
.gateway-pills{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.gateway-pill{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.gateway-pill svg{
  color: var(--gold-500);
}

/* Checklist items */
.gateway-checklist{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.gateway-check-item{
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.gateway-check-item svg{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Best Practices Card — Soft Tinted Clean Card */
.gateway-card--practices{
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.gateway-card--practices h3{
  color: var(--green-900);
}

.gateway-card--practices .gateway-lead{
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* Practices Features list */
.gateway-practices-list{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.gateway-practice-item{
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.gateway-practice-item:hover{
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--green-700);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.gateway-practice-icon{
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--green-100);
  color: var(--green-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.gateway-practice-content strong{
  display: block;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--green-900);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.gateway-practice-content span{
  display: block;
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Action Button Clusters */
.gateway-actions{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.gateway-actions .btn{
  font-size: .86rem;
  padding: 11px 22px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1080px){
  .accred-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .gateway-dual-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .gateway-section{
    padding: 0 0 56px;
  }
  .gateway-accred-box{
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
  .gateway-card{
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .accred-grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px){
  .accred-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .gateway-actions{
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gateway-actions .btn{
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ---- AJAX skeleton loaders (news/events while fetching) ---- */
.news-skeleton{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:14px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.news-skeleton:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.news-skeleton span{
  display:block;
  border-radius:6px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, #e8ede9 25%, #d6e0d8 50%, #e8ede9 75%);
  background-size:200% 100%;
  animation:shimmer 1.4s infinite;
}
.news-skeleton span:first-child{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:8px; flex-shrink:0; }
.news-skeleton span:last-child{ flex:1; height:18px; }
@keyframes shimmer{
  0%{ background-position:200% 0; }
  100%{ background-position:-200% 0; }
}
/* Make news/event title links inherit the card's text colour */
.news-text h4 a, .event-text h4 a{
  color:inherit;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.news-text h4 a:hover, .event-text h4 a:hover{
  color:var(--green-700);
  text-decoration:underline;
}