/* ============================================================
   REGIS INNOVATION CENTER — 2026 IMPACT REPORT
   styles.css
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. Custom Properties (Brand Tokens) ─────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand colors */
  --color-navy:        #002b49;
  --color-navy-deep:   #001e35;
  --color-gold:        #f1c400;
  --color-gold-light:  #f7d54d;
  --color-light-blue:  #cce2ee;
  --color-warm-gray:   #d6d2c4;

  /* Neutrals */
  --color-white:       #ffffff;
  --color-off-white:   #f7f8fa;
  --color-light-gray:  #e8eaed;
  --color-mid-gray:    #9aa3af;
  --color-dark-gray:   #3d4450;
  --color-black:       #0d0f12;

  /* Semantic roles */
  --color-primary:     var(--color-navy);
  --color-accent:      var(--color-gold);
  --color-secondary:   var(--color-light-blue);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading:      'Montserrat', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:         'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:         'JetBrains Mono', 'Consolas', monospace;

  --text-xs:    0.75rem;
  --text-sm:    0.875rem;
  --text-base:  1rem;
  --text-lg:    1.125rem;
  --text-xl:    1.25rem;
  --text-2xl:   1.5rem;
  --text-3xl:   2rem;
  --text-4xl:   2.75rem;
  --text-5xl:   3.75rem;

  --weight-regular:  400;
  --weight-medium:   500;
  --weight-semibold: 600;
  --weight-bold:     700;
  --weight-black:    900;

  --leading-tight:  1.2;
  --leading-snug:   1.4;
  --leading-normal: 1.6;
  --leading-loose:  1.8;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1:   0.25rem;
  --space-2:   0.5rem;
  --space-3:   0.75rem;
  --space-4:   1rem;
  --space-6:   1.5rem;
  --space-8:   2rem;
  --space-12:  3rem;
  --space-16:  4rem;
  --space-20:  5rem;
  --space-24:  6rem;
  --space-32:  8rem;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width:       1200px;
  --max-width-text:  720px;
  --header-height:   80px;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm:  4px;
  --radius-md:  8px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --radius-xl:  24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --shadow-xl:  0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-default:  cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-spring:   cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-in:       cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1);
  --ease-out:      cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --duration-fast:   150ms;
  --duration-base:   300ms;
  --duration-slow:   600ms;
  --duration-slower: 900ms;
}


/* ── 2. Reset & Base ──────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, svg, video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font: inherit;
}


/* ── 3. Typography ────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); font-weight: var(--weight-black); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h6 { font-size: var(--text-lg); }

p { line-height: var(--leading-normal); }

.text-accent   { color: var(--color-gold); }
.text-gold     { color: var(--color-gold); }
.text-white    { color: var(--color-white); }
.text-muted    { color: var(--color-mid-gray); }

.text-center  { text-align: center; }
.text-upper   { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.eyebrow--gold { color: var(--color-gold); }
.eyebrow--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }


/* ── 4. Layout Utilities ──────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-8);
}

.container--text {
  max-width: var(--max-width-text);
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
}

.section--lg {
  padding-block: var(--space-32);
}

.section--sm {
  padding-block: var(--space-12);
}

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.flex        { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-4  { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6  { gap: var(--space-6); }
.gap-8  { gap: var(--space-8); }


/* ── 5. Header & Nav Drawer ───────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

/* Hamburger button */
.hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(0, 27, 53, 0.75);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.hamburger:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 27, 53, 0.95);
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-default),
              opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-default);
}

/* Nav drawer */
.nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 280px;
  z-index: 300;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nav-drawer__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
              background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-drawer__close:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nav-drawer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.nav-drawer__link {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
              background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-drawer__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Overlay */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 250;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Buttons (kept for reuse across pages) */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn--outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background-color: rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn--gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn--small {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.btn--small:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.3);
}


/* ── 6. Hub Hero — Full-bleed Image Cover ────────────────── */

/* ---- Container ---- */
.hub-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background: #000;
}

/* ---- Gold scrolling ticker ---- */
.hub-hero__ticker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.hub-hero__ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: tickerScroll 40s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.hub-hero__ticker-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  padding: 0 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes tickerScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---- Background carousel ---- */
.hub-hero__bg-carousel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hub-hero__bg-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: bgFadeInOut 42s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hub-hero__bg-slide:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.hub-hero__bg-slide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 7s; }
.hub-hero__bg-slide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 14s; }
.hub-hero__bg-slide:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 21s; }
.hub-hero__bg-slide:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 28s; }
.hub-hero__bg-slide:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 35s; }

@keyframes bgFadeInOut {
  0%   { opacity: 0; }
  15%  { opacity: 1; }
  25%  { opacity: 1; }
  40%  { opacity: 0; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Semi-transparent black overlay ---- */
.hub-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Hook text (left side, vertically centered) ---- */
.hub-hero__hook {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
}

.hub-hero__hook-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-white);
  /* Initial state for animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

/* Hook word styling */
.hook-word {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: color 0.6s ease, text-shadow 0.6s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* The highlighted words that spell "IMPACT STARTS WITH YOU" */
.hook-word--shimmer {
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    var(--color-gold) 0%,
    #ffe680 25%,
    var(--color-light-blue) 50%,
    #ffe680 75%,
    var(--color-gold) 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmerFlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Mouse proximity: words lift + brighten when cursor is near */
.hook-word.hook-word--lit {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hook-word--shimmer.hook-word--lit {
  filter: brightness(1.3);
  text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---- Story carousel (bottom-right) ---- */
.hub-hero__carousel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  align-self: flex-end;
  max-width: 750px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) 0 0;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hub-hero__carousel-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hub-hero__slide {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  animation: heroSlideIn 1.2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hub-hero__slide.active {
  display: flex;
}

@keyframes heroSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.hub-hero__slide-img {
  width: 240px;
  height: 170px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hub-hero__slide-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hub-hero__slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hub-hero__slide-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Arrow navigation */
.hub-hero__carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.hub-hero__arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
              background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.hub-hero__arrow:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ---- Report title (bottom-left) ---- */
.hub-hero__report-title {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  z-index: 5;
}

.hub-hero__report-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  /* Initial state for animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

/* ---- Fly-up dissolve animation ---- */
@keyframes flyUpDissolve {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hub-hero__hook-line.animate-in,
.hub-hero__report-line.animate-in {
  animation: flyUpDissolve 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

/* Stagger each hook line */
.hub-hero__hook-line:nth-child(1).animate-in { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.hub-hero__hook-line:nth-child(2).animate-in { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.hub-hero__hook-line:nth-child(3).animate-in { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.hub-hero__hook-line:nth-child(4).animate-in { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hub-hero__report-line.animate-in            { animation-delay: 0.9s; }

/* ── 6b. Hub Hero — Responsive ────────────────────────────── */

/* ---- Tablet landscape / small desktop (max-width: 1024px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hub-hero__hook {
    left: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  }

  .hub-hero__hook-line {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .hub-hero__carousel {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-img {
    width: 190px;
    height: 135px;
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }

  .hub-hero__report-title {
    left: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  }
}

/* ---- Tablet portrait (max-width: 768px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hub-hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .hub-hero__hook {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }

  .hub-hero__hook-line {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
  }

  .hub-hero__carousel {
    position: relative;
    align-self: stretch;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide {
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 110px;
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  .hub-hero__report-title {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .hub-hero__carousel-nav {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hub-hero__arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* ---- Large phones (max-width: 640px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hub-hero__hook {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  }

  .hub-hero__hook-line {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5.5vw, 1.8rem);
  }

  .hub-hero__carousel {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide {
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }

  .hub-hero__report-title {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-3);
  }

  .hub-hero__report-line {
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 2.5vw, 0.9rem);
  }
}

/* ---- Small phones (max-width: 420px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hub-hero__hook {
    padding: 0 var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }

  .hub-hero__hook-line {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 1.5rem);
  }

  .hub-hero__carousel {
    padding: 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }

  .hub-hero__slide-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  }

  .hub-hero__arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .hub-hero__report-title {
    padding: 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  }
}


/* ── 7. Page Header (sub-pages) ──────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-20));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 10% 50%, rgba(204, 226, 238, 0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 90% 20%, rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ── 7. Main Content Area ─────────────────────────────────── */
.site-main {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.content-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
}

.content-section--alt {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.content-section--dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.content-section--dark h1,
.content-section--dark h2,
.content-section--dark h3,
.content-section--dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}


/* ── 8. Director Letter Section ──────────────────────────── */
.director-letter {
  background-color: #deedf7;
  padding-block: var(--space-24) var(--space-20);
}

/* Summary view container */
.director-letter__summary {
  display: block;
}

.director-letter__summary-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

/* Small portrait for summary view */
.director-letter__portrait-small {
  width: clamp(150px, 25vw, 220px);
  height: clamp(150px, 25vw, 220px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.18);
  margin: var(--space-4) auto;
}

.director-letter__portrait-small img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
}

/* Read More Button */
.director-letter__read-more-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.director-letter__read-more-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.2);
}

.director-letter__read-more-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Letter Modal Popup */
.director-letter-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.director-letter-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.director-letter-modal__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 1;
}

.director-letter-modal__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background-color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--space-12);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: modalSlideIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.director-letter-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  padding: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.director-letter-modal__close:hover {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.director-letter-modal__body {
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

/* Two-column top grid (heading | portrait) */
.director-letter__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Two-column bottom grid (closing text) */
.director-letter__bottom {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

/* Big uppercase heading */
.director-letter__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Body text paragraphs */
.director-letter__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.director-letter__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
}

/* Dotted horizontal separator (mimicking GWC dots row) */
.director-letter__dots {
  width: 100%;
  height: 10px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-navy) 2.5px, transparent 2.5px);
  background-size: 18px 10px;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  background-position: left center;
  opacity: 0.25;
  margin-block: var(--space-2);
}

/* Circular portrait */
.director-letter__portrait {
  width: clamp(220px, 28vw, 340px);
  height: clamp(220px, 28vw, 340px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.18);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
}

.director-letter__portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
}

/* Signature block */
.director-letter__sig-opener {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
}

/* SVG animated signature */
.sig-wrap {
  margin-block: var(--space-2);
  max-width: 320px;
}

.sig-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

.sig-text {
  fill: transparent;
  stroke: var(--color-navy);
  stroke-width: 0.9;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 3500;
  stroke-dashoffset: 3500;
}

/* State: animation plays once IntersectionObserver fires */
.sig-wrap.is-visible .sig-text {
  animation:
    sig-draw   2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards,
    sig-fill 0.4s ease             1.9s forwards;
}

@keyframes sig-draw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

@keyframes sig-fill {
  to { fill: var(--color-navy); }
}

.director-letter__sig-role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
}

.director-letter__sig-role em {
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Responsive: collapse to single column on tablet/mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .director-letter__top,
  .director-letter__bottom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .director-letter__portrait {
    width: clamp(180px, 55vw, 260px);
    height: clamp(180px, 55vw, 260px);
  }
}


/* ── 8. Partnerships & Collaborations ───────────────────────── */
.partnerships {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9fafb 100%);
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
}

.partnerships__wrapper {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

/* Title Banner */
.partnerships__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.partnerships__title-banner {
  background-color: #f4c430;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.25);
}

.partnerships__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Masonry Grid Layout */
.partnerships__masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  grid-auto-rows: auto;
}

/* Base Block Styling */
.partnerships__block {
  background-color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.partnerships__block:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Intro Block */
.partnerships__intro-block {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  background-color: #f5f7fa;
  border: 1px solid #e0e8f0;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 160px;
}

.partnerships__intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Key Partnerships Block (Yellow) */
.partnerships__key-block {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  background-color: #f4c430;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-8);
}

.partnerships__key-block p {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.partnerships__small-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4) !important;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Large Image Block */
.partnerships__image-block {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 2;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.partnerships__image-block--large {
  height: 100%;
}

.partnerships__image-block img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  display: block;
}

.partnerships__image-block:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Community Partnerships Block */
.partnerships__community-block {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partnerships__community-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #000;
}

.partnerships__community-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  display: block;
}

.partnerships__community-block:hover .partnerships__community-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.partnerships__community-content {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.partnerships__community-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Arrupe Block */
.partnerships__arrupe-block {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 3;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.partnerships__arrupe-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.partnerships__arrupe-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  display: block;
}

.partnerships__arrupe-block:hover .partnerships__arrupe-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.partnerships__arrupe-title {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.partnerships__arrupe-block p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Regis x Arrupe Dual Enrollment Block */
.partnerships__arrupe-dual-block {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 3;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.partnerships__arrupe-dual-block p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

.partnerships__arrupe-dual-block a {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.partnerships__arrupe-dual-block a:hover {
  color: #1a4d7a;
}

/* Organizational Memberships Block (Navy) */
.partnerships__org-block {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  grid-row: 4;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #1a4d7a 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  justify-content: center;
}

.partnerships__org-block .partnerships__block-title {
  color: #f4c430;
}

.partnerships__org-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: white;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Block Titles */
.partnerships__block-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3) 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.partnerships__block-title--gold {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Partnership List */
.partnerships__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.partnerships__list li {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.partnerships__list li:before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .partnerships__masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .partnerships__image-block--large {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partnerships__masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .partnerships__intro-block {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
  }

  .partnerships__key-block {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
  }

  .partnerships__image-block {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  .partnerships__community-block {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
  }

  .partnerships__arrupe-block {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
  }

  .partnerships__arrupe-dual-block {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
  }

  .partnerships__org-block {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
  }

  .partnerships__title-banner {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  }
}


/* ── 9. Showcase - Full Width Images ───────────────────────── */
.showcase {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.showcase__gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.showcase__image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #000;
}

.showcase__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  display: block;
}

.showcase__image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .showcase__gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .showcase__image {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
}


/* ── 10. Footer ───────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-8);
}

.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer__brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer__brand-the {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
}

.footer__brand-rule {
  border: none;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer__brand-univ {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.footer__brand-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.footer__social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background-color: rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.08);
}

.footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.footer__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer__copyright {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Footer accent bar */
.footer__accent-bar {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--color-gold) 0%,
    var(--color-light-blue) 33%,
    var(--color-warm-gray) 66%,
    var(--color-gold) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gradientShift 6s linear infinite;
}


/* ── 9. Divider / Accent Line ─────────────────────────────── */
.accent-line {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-block: var(--space-4);
}

.accent-line--gold { background-color: var(--color-gold); }
.accent-line--center { margin-inline: auto; }


/* ── 10. Cards ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card__body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ── 11. Stat / Number Display ────────────────────────────── */
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}


/* ── 12. Animations ───────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Gradient shift (footer bar, backgrounds) */
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0%; }
}

/* Fade up — for scroll-triggered reveals */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Fade in */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Subtle float (hero accent elements) */
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* Counter pulse */
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.04); }
}

/* Stage slide-in from left */
@keyframes slideInStage {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Stage number glow and scale */
@keyframes numGlow {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px var(--color-gold));
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--color-gold));
  }
}

/* Stage exit animation */
@keyframes slideOutStage {
  0% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
  }
}

/* Border slide-in */
@keyframes borderSlide {
  0% {
    width: 0;
  }
  100% {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Reveal classes (applied by JS IntersectionObserver) */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 500ms; }


/* ── 13. Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --text-5xl: 3rem;
    --text-4xl: 2.25rem;
  }

  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --text-5xl: 2.5rem;
    --text-4xl: 2rem;
    --text-3xl: 1.75rem;
  }

  .container { padding-inline: var(--space-6); }

  .header__nav,
  .header__cta { display: none; }

  .header__menu-toggle { display: flex; }

  .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --text-5xl: 2rem;
    --text-4xl: 1.75rem;
    --space-24: 4rem;
    --space-32: 5rem;
  }
}


/* ── 14. Accessibility ────────────────────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR VISION
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.our-vision {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.our-vision__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.our-vision__heading {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.our-vision__title {
  font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.our-vision__divider {
  width: 2px;
  align-self: stretch;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 80px;
}

.our-vision__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 540px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .our-vision__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
  .our-vision__divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 2px;
    min-height: unset;
    align-self: auto;
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INNOVATION AT REGIS — Diagram
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.innovation-diagram {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: 24px 0 0;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.innovation-diagram__intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.innovation-diagram__equals {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

.innovation-diagram__line {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.innovation-diagram__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.innovation-diagram__list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  padding-left: 1.2em;
  position: relative;
}

.innovation-diagram__list li::before {
  content: '·';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.4em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.innovation-diagram__graphic {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  padding: 0 48px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.innovation-diagram__svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1800px;
  min-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Innovation diagram responsive ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .innovation-diagram__graphic {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .innovation-diagram__graphic {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .innovation-diagram__svg {
    min-width: 680px;   /* keep text readable; container scrolls */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .innovation-diagram {
    padding: 16px 0 0;
  }

  .innovation-diagram__intro {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .innovation-diagram__equals {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .innovation-diagram__line {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .innovation-diagram__graphic {
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .innovation-diagram__svg {
    min-width: 680px;   /* prevent text from becoming unreadable */
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR MISSION
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.our-mission {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.our-mission__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width-text);
}

.our-mission__label {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.1em 0.5em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.our-mission__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  margin: 0;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   2026 BY THE NUMBERS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.by-the-numbers {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.btn__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Left column ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn__left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.btn__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.btn__images {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.btn__images img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: block;
}

/* ── Right column ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.btn__stat {
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn__stat:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn__stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.btn__stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.btn__stat-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .btn__stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 3rem);
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GRONOWSKI INNOVATION INCUBATOR LAB
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gronowski-lab {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Top grid: heading + photo ─────────────────────────────── */
.gronowski-lab__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

/* ── Heading column ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gronowski-lab__heading-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.gronowski-lab__heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25em;
  margin: 0;
}

.gronowski-lab__heading span {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  padding: 0.08em 0.3em;
  /* Each word on its own line, flush left */
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ── Pull quote / tagline ──────────────────────────────────── */
.gronowski-lab__tagline {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
}

.gronowski-lab__tagline p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Hero image ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gronowski-lab__hero-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.14);
}

.gronowski-lab__hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Two-column body text ──────────────────────────────────── */
.gronowski-lab__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.gronowski-lab__col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.gronowski-lab__col p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Full-bleed photo strip ────────────────────────────────── */
.gronowski-lab__photo-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.gronowski-lab__photo-strip img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gronowski-lab__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .gronowski-lab__heading span {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.25rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gronowski-lab__body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gronowski-lab__photo-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gronowski-lab__photo-strip img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INNOVATION CHALLENGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── About Hero Banner — copied from about page ────────────── */
.ic-about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f1f3f4 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ic-about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(241,196,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(0,43,73,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ic-about-hero__content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ic-about-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #002B49;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ic-about-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}


/* ── Lab Section (Open to Community / Student Run) — from about page ── */
.ic-lab-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
}

.ic-lab-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
}

.ic-lab-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.ic-lab-title-block {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ic-lab-title-line {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #F1C400;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.ic-lab-text {
  color: #2d2d2d;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.ic-community-text-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241,196,0,0.08) 0%, rgba(241,196,0,0.03) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid #F1C400;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 35px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}

.ic-community-text-container:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(241,196,0,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241,196,0,0.12) 0%, rgba(241,196,0,0.05) 100%);
}

.ic-lab-lead {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #F1C400;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(241,196,0,0.2);
}

.ic-lab-text p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #444;
}

.ic-lab-right {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto;
  gap: 28px;
}

.ic-lab-top-image img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid #F1C400;
  padding: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ic-lab-top-image:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(241,196,0,0.3),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2),
    0 0 40px rgba(241,196,0,0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ic-lab-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .ic-lab-title-line {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ic-lab-section {
    padding: 40px 0 30px;
  }
  .ic-lab-title-line {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .ic-community-text-container {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}


/* ── Impact Stat Panels — from about page horizontal panels ── */
.ic-impact-panels {
  background: #1b1b1b;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ic-impact-panels__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.ic-impact-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 0 60px 40px;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.ic-impact-panel__image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ic-impact-panel__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.7) contrast(1.1);
  transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}

.ic-impact-panel:hover .ic-impact-panel__image img {
  filter: brightness(0.8) contrast(1.15);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ic-impact-panel__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(27,27,27,0.2) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ic-impact-panel__overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.ic-impact-panel__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 20px 0 0;
  color: white;
  text-align: left;
}

.ic-impact-panel__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(241,196,0,0.9);
  color: #1b1b1b;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241,196,0,0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ic-impact-panel__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.ic-impact-panel__text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.ic-impact-panel__stat {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.ic-impact-panel__stat:hover {
  background: rgba(241,196,0,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(241,196,0,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ic-impact-panel__stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F1C400;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(241,196,0,0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ic-impact-panel__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ic-impact-panels__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .ic-impact-panel {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
}


/* ── Team Section — copied from about page ──────────────────── */
.ic-team-section {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.ic-team-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ic-team-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}

.ic-team-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  margin: 0;
}

.ic-team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ic-team-member {
  text-align: center;
}

.ic-team-photo-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

.ic-team-photo {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e0e0e0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.ic-team-photo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ic-team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ic-team-info {
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.ic-team-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}

.ic-team-role {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #002B49;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ic-team-bio {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.ic-team-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 3px solid #002B49;
  padding-left: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ic-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 400px;
  }
  .ic-team-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}


/* ── Shared section heading ─────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
}

.innov-challenge__section-heading--light {
  color: var(--color-white);
}


/* ── What Is the Challenge ──────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__what {
  background-color: #deedf7;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.innov-challenge__what-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
}

.innov-challenge__video {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--space-8);
  align-self: start;
}

.innov-challenge__what-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.innov-challenge__what-text p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__what-quote {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.innov-challenge__blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

.innov-challenge__blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
}

.innov-challenge__what-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,43,73,0.14);
}

.innov-challenge__what-img img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .innov-challenge__what-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }
  .innov-challenge__video {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
    position: static;
  }
}


/* ── Prize Structure ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__prizes {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Photos bleeding through behind stats */
.innov-challenge__prizes-photos {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.innov-challenge__prizes-photos img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.innov-challenge__prizes-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-8) var(--space-12);
}

/* ── Header ── */
.innov-challenge__prizes-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.innov-challenge__prizes-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.innov-challenge__prizes-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: rgba(0,27,53,0.60);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ── Stats row ── */
.innov-challenge__prizes-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.innov-challenge__prize-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring),
              background var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__prize-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* Animated numbers */
.innov-challenge__prize-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring);
}

/* Pop animation when count finishes */
@keyframes prizePop {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.12); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.innov-challenge__prize-num.counted {
  animation: prizePop 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

.innov-challenge__prize-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: rgba(0,27,53,0.70);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  text-align: center;
}

.innov-challenge__prize-label em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
  color: rgba(0,27,53,0.50);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.innov-challenge__prize-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* ── Footer total ── */
.innov-challenge__prizes-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(0,27,53,0.10);
}

.innov-challenge__prizes-total {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: rgba(0,27,53,0.55);
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__prizes-total strong {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .innov-challenge__prizes-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .innov-challenge__prizes-photos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .innov-challenge__prizes-photos img:nth-child(3),
  .innov-challenge__prizes-photos img:nth-child(4) {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .innov-challenge__prizes-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .innov-challenge__prize-stat {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-2);
  }
}


/* ── Journey / Stages ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__journey {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.innov-challenge__journey-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-12);
}

/* ── Journey Photo Gallery ─────────────────────────────────── */
.journey-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 280px 280px;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.journey-gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.journey-gallery__item--large {
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
}

.journey-gallery__item--tall {
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
}

.journey-gallery__item--wide {
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
}

.journey-gallery__img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-gallery__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              filter 0.6s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.journey-gallery__item:hover .journey-gallery__img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.journey-gallery__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.3) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.journey-gallery__item:hover .journey-gallery__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.journey-gallery__caption {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.journey-gallery__item:hover .journey-gallery__caption {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Gallery reveal animation — staggered entrances */
.journey-gallery.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.1s;
}

.journey-gallery.visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

.journey-gallery.visible .journey-gallery__item--large {
  animation: gallerySlideUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.1s both;
}

.journey-gallery.visible .journey-gallery__item--tall {
  animation: gallerySlideUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.35s both;
}

.journey-gallery.visible .journey-gallery__item--wide {
  animation: gallerySlideUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.55s both;
}

@keyframes gallerySlideUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px) scale(0.92) rotateX(8deg);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotateX(0deg);
  }
}

/* Subtle shimmer on gallery images after entry */
.journey-gallery.visible .journey-gallery__img {
  animation: galleryShimmer 3s ease-in-out 1.2s both;
}

@keyframes galleryShimmer {
  0% {
    filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(0.8);
  }
  50% {
    filter: brightness(1.08) saturate(1.15);
  }
  100% {
    filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
  }
}

/* Gold accent line that draws in */
.journey-gallery__item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-light));
  transition: width 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  z-index: 2;
}

.journey-gallery__item:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 240px 200px 200px;
  }

  .journey-gallery__item--large {
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .journey-gallery__item--tall {
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .journey-gallery__item--wide {
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .journey-gallery__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .journey-gallery__caption {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.innov-challenge__stages {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
}

.innov-challenge__stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__stage:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.innov-challenge__stage::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__stage:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.innov-challenge__stage.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px) translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__stage.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
}

.innov-challenge__stage-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out),
              filter var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__stage:hover .innov-challenge__stage-num {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.4));
}

.innov-challenge__stage.reveal.visible .innov-challenge__stage-num {
  animation: numGlow 2.5s ease-in-out;
}

.innov-challenge__stage-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__stage:hover .innov-challenge__stage-body {
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
}

.innov-challenge__stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__stage:hover .innov-challenge__stage-title {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.innov-challenge__stage-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__stage:hover .innov-challenge__stage-body p {
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .innov-challenge__stage {
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }
}


/* ── Judging Criteria ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__judging {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.innov-challenge__judging-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-12);
}

.innov-challenge__judging-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.innov-challenge__judging-text p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.innov-challenge__pillar {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.innov-challenge__pillar-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: all 0.05s ease-out;
}

/* Count-up animation for percentages */
@keyframes countUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.innov-challenge__pillar-pct.counting {
  animation: countUp 0.05s ease-out;
}

.innov-challenge__pillar-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__pillar p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .innov-challenge__pillars {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .innov-challenge__pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── What Makes the Finals Unique ────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__finals-distinction {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-20);
}

.innov-challenge__distinction-content {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.innov-challenge__distinction-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.innov-challenge__distinction-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.innov-challenge__audience-component {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

.innov-challenge__audience-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 196, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(204, 226, 238, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.innov-challenge__audience-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: all 0.05s ease-out;
}

.innov-challenge__audience-pct.counting {
  animation: countUp 0.05s ease-out;
}

.innov-challenge__audience-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__audience-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__audience-message {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-light-blue);
}

.innov-challenge__audience-message p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .innov-challenge__audience-component {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ── 2026 Finalists ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__finalists {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #001a2e 100%);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle animated background elements */
.innov-challenge__finalists::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241,196,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: float-slow 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.innov-challenge__finalists::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204,226,238,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: float-slow-reverse 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.innov-challenge__finalists > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.innov-challenge__finalists-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-16);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}

.innov-challenge__finalists-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Glowing border effect on hover */
.innov-challenge__finalist::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), rgba(241,196,0,0.4));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.innov-challenge__finalist:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(241,196,0,0.25), 
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.innov-challenge__finalist-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 240px;
}

.innov-challenge__finalist-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,43,73,0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.innov-challenge__finalist-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist:hover .innov-challenge__finalist-img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist-body {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Accent bar above name */
.innov-challenge__finalist-body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: var(--space-8);
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-light));
  border-radius: 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist:hover .innov-challenge__finalist-body::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.innov-challenge__finalist-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  transition: color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist:hover .innov-challenge__finalist-name {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(241,196,0,0.3);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__finalist:hover .innov-challenge__finalist-body p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
}

@keyframes float-slow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(30px, -30px); }
}

@keyframes float-slow-reverse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 40px); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .innov-challenge__finalists-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .innov-challenge__finalist-img {
    height: 200px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .innov-challenge__finalists {
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  }

  .innov-challenge__finalists-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .innov-challenge__finalist-img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .innov-challenge__finalists::before {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    top: -30%;
    right: -15%;
  }

  .innov-challenge__finalists::after {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    bottom: -20%;
  }
}


/* ── Alumni Ventures ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__alumni {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.innov-challenge__alumni-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-12);
}

.innov-challenge__alumni-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.innov-challenge__alum {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.innov-challenge__alum:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.innov-challenge__alum-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.innov-challenge__alum-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__alum p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .innov-challenge__alumni-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .innov-challenge__alumni-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ── Community Reach ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.innov-challenge__community {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.innov-challenge__community-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

.innov-challenge__community-img {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.innov-challenge__community-img img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,43,73,0.12);
}

.innov-challenge__community-img img:first-child {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.innov-challenge__community-img img:last-child {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.innov-challenge__community-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.innov-challenge__community-text p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

.innov-challenge__community-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.innov-challenge__cstat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.innov-challenge__cstat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.innov-challenge__cstat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .innov-challenge__community-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .innov-challenge__community-stats {
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GIVING WHERE IT'S NEEDED
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Intro band ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.giving__intro-band {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
}

.giving__intro-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

.giving__intro-left {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.giving__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
}

.giving__intro-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .giving__intro-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
  .giving__intro-body {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}


/* ── Chart band ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.giving__chart-band {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.giving__chart-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 5% 50%,  rgba(77,182,228,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 95% 20%, rgba(241,196,0,0.08)  0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.giving__chart-area {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── Donut chart ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.giving__chart-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.giving__donut {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Center label inside the donut hole */
.giving__donut-center {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  text-align: center;
  /* donut hole radius ≈ 130 - 18 = 112px diameter → leave breathing room */
}

.giving__donut-big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.giving__donut-small {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ── Legend ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.giving__legend {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.giving__legend-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 14px 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.giving__legend-row:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.giving__legend-swatch {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.giving__legend-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.giving__legend-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive: stack chart + legend */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .giving__chart-area {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    justify-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-12);
  }

  .giving__legend {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .giving__chart-wrap {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }
}


/* ── Photo mosaic ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.giving__mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden; /* prevent scale transforms from bleeding into next section */
}

.giving__mosaic-main {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.giving__mosaic-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.giving__mosaic-main:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.giving__mosaic-side {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.giving__mosaic-side img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.giving__mosaic-side img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Third image spans both columns on the bottom row */
.giving__mosaic-side img:nth-child(3) {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .giving__mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    height: auto;
  }

  .giving__mosaic-main img {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    height: auto;
  }

  .giving__mosaic-side {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .giving__mosaic-side img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    height: auto;
  }

  .giving__mosaic-side img:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   THE MAGIS FACTORY  (mf__ namespace)
   ============================================================ */

/* ══ 1. OPENING COLLAGE ════════════════════════════════════════ */

.mf__collage {
  position: relative;
  height: 90vh;
  min-height: 560px;
  max-height: 860px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Asymmetric 5-photo mosaic ------------------------------------ */
.mf__collage-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 0.9fr;
  grid-template-rows: 55% 45%;
  gap: 3px;
}

.mf__cg { overflow: hidden; }
.mf__cg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.mf__cg:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.mf__cg--a { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 3; }   /* tall left  */
.mf__cg--b { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.mf__cg--c { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
.mf__cg--d { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
.mf__cg--e { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 2; }

/* Gradient scrim so text is readable */
.mf__collage-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,27,53,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,27,53,0.55) 50%, rgba(0,27,53,0.2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,27,53,0.7) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Heading block overlaid on the scrim */
.mf__collage-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 6%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.mf__collage-logo {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.mf__collage-heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 0.88;
}

.mf__ch-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.mf__ch-line--1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mf__ch-line--2 {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem);
}
.mf__ch-line--3 {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  /*
    paint-order: stroke fill draws stroke first, then fill on top.
    The dark fill covers interior counter-path stroke artifacts,
    making it look like clean outlined text against the dark scrim.
  */
  -webkit-text-stroke: 3px var(--color-gold);
  color: #0d1e2e;
  paint-order: stroke fill;
}

.mf__collage-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  max-width: 36ch;
}

/* Bottom-right caption */
.mf__collage-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-8);
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 340px;
  background: rgba(0,27,53,0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.mf__collage-caption p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-style: italic;
}

.mf__collage-caption strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mf__collage { height: 70vh; min-height: 420px; }
  .mf__collage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .mf__cg--a { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 1; }
  .mf__cg--b { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
  .mf__cg--c { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
  .mf__cg--d { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }
  .mf__cg--e { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 3; }
  .mf__ch-line--2, .mf__ch-line--3 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 5rem); }
  .mf__collage-caption { display: none; }
}


/* ══ 2. STATEMENT BAND ══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.mf__statement {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.mf__statement-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

/* The giant 3% */
.mf__statement-left {
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mf__pct-big {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.mf__pct-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  max-width: 16ch;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.mf__statement-hook {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.mf__statement-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.mf__statement-body strong { color: var(--color-white); }

/* MAGIS pill */
.mf__magis-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(241,196,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(241,196,0,0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
}

.mf__magis-pill-word {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mf__magis-pill-def {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mf__statement-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .mf__statement-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .mf__pct-label { text-align: left; }
}


/* ══ 3. SCRAPBOOK ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.mf__scrapbook {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
}

.mf__scrapbook-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Scattered photo stack */
.mf__scatter {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
}

.mf__scatter-photo {
  position: absolute;
  border: 6px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mf__scatter-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.mf__scatter-photo--back {
  width: 78%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  top: 0;
  left: 4%;
  transform: rotate(-3.5deg);
  z-index: 1;
}

.mf__scatter-photo--mid {
  width: 70%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  top: 18%;
  right: 0;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

.mf__scatter-photo--front {
  width: 65%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 8%;
  transform: rotate(-1deg);
  z-index: 3;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Story text */
.mf__story-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.mf__story-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mf__story-body {
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.mf__story-bold {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.mf__quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.mf__quote p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.mf__quote cite {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mf__scrapbook-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mf__scatter { height: 320px; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
}


/* ══ 4. VENTURE CARDS ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

.mf__ventures {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-24);
}

.mf__ventures-header {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8) var(--space-12);
}

.mf__ventures-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.mf__ventures-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Round label row */
.mf__round-label {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.mf__round-label span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.mf__round-label--2 { margin-top: var(--space-10); }

.mf__round-total {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Card grids */
.mf__cards {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.mf__cards--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.mf__cards--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* Individual card */
.mf__card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.mf__card-img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mf__card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.mf__card:hover .mf__card-img img { transform: scale(1.07); }

.mf__card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,27,53,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,27,53,0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.mf__card-body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.mf__card-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}

.mf__card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.mf__card-stat {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* Spotlight card — Traveling Ground — gets a gold accent border */
.mf__card--spotlight {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.mf__card--spotlight .mf__card-stat {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mf__cards--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mf__cards--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mf__cards--3, .mf__cards--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}


/* ══ 5. GOLD CLOSER ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.mf__closer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Three photos bleeding through behind the stats */
.mf__closer-photos {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.mf__closer-photos img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Stats row */
.mf__closer-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}

.mf__cstat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.mf__cstat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.mf__cstat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: rgba(0,27,53,0.7);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mf__closer-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ALUMNI MATRIX
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── Intro band (navy) — hard visual break from giving mosaic ── */
.alumni-matrix__intro-band {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alumni-matrix__intro-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: end;
}

.alumni-matrix__intro-left {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alumni-matrix__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
}

.alumni-matrix__stat {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.alumni-matrix__stat strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── Body band (off-white) ── */
.alumni-matrix__body-band {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alumni-matrix__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
}

.alumni-matrix__body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.alumni-matrix__body--callout {
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* ── Logo mark ── */
.alumni-matrix__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.alumni-matrix__logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.alumni-matrix__logo-star {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Photo stack ── */
.alumni-matrix__photos {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.alumni-matrix__photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ── Quote band ── */
.alumni-matrix__quote-band {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.alumni-matrix__quote-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

.alumni-matrix__quote-avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 7rem;
  height: 7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.alumni-matrix__quote-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.alumni-matrix__quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.alumni-matrix__quote-attr {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .alumni-matrix__intro-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .alumni-matrix__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .alumni-matrix__photos {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .alumni-matrix__photo {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  }

  .alumni-matrix__quote-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .alumni-matrix__photos {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .alumni-matrix__photo {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEYS
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Section wrapper ── */
.ej {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Hero banner ── */
.ej__hero {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(420px, 60vh, 620px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.ej__hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.ej__hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
}

.ej__hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 27, 49, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(0, 27, 49, 0.45) 40%,
    rgba(0, 27, 49, 0.10) 100%
  );
}

.ej__hero-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-12) var(--space-16);
  max-width: 820px;
}

.ej__hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ej__hero-title-highlight {
  display: inline;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
  padding: 0.06em 0.18em;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.ej__hero-title-plain {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
  margin-top: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.06em 0;
}

.ej__hero-tape {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ── Lead statement band ── */
.ej__lead {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
}

.ej__lead-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
}

.ej__lead-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.55rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Two-column body ── */
.ej__body {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.ej__body-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

.ej__body-col {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
}

.ej__body-col p + p {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.ej__body-col strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.ej__body-callout {
  margin-top: var(--space-6) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

/* ── Mosaic ── */
.ej__mosaic {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-20);
}

.ej__mosaic-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.ej__mosaic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* ── Founder cards ── */
.ej__card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,43,73,0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ej__card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(0,43,73,0.14);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ej__card--featured {
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
  grid-column: 1 / 2;
}

.ej__card--highlight {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2.5px var(--color-gold), 0 8px 24px rgba(241, 196, 0, 0.15);
}

.ej__card-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ej__card--featured .ej__card-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.ej__card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ej__card:hover .ej__card-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ej__card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.2em 0.7em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.ej__card-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex: 1;
}

.ej__card-venture {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ej__card-story {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
}

/* ── Photo strip ── */
.ej__strip {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.ej__strip img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ej__strip img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ej__body-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .ej__mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .ej__card--featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .ej__strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .ej__hero-text {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6) var(--space-12);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ej__mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ej__card--featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .ej__strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ej__strip img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   STORIES OF THE CENTER
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Section wrapper ── */
.stories {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Header band ── */
.stories__header {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
}

/* Subtle radial glow */
.stories__header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241,196,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stories__header-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
}

.stories__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.stories__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.stories__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  max-width: 56ch;
}

/* Gold tape stripe at bottom of header */
.stories__header-tape {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--color-gold) 0%,
    var(--color-gold-light) 50%,
    var(--color-gold) 100%
  );
}

/* ── Featured story ── */
.stories__featured-wrap {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
}

.stories__featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,43,73,0.10);
}

.stories__featured-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stories__featured-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.stories__featured:hover .stories__featured-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.stories__featured-body {
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-12) var(--space-12) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.stories__featured-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.stories__featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.0;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.stories__featured-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
}

.stories__featured-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.story-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.25em 0.85em;
}

.story-chip--outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,43,73,0.25);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.stories__featured-attr {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Story badge ── */
.story-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.22em 0.8em;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-badge--gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.story-badge--navy {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Filter bar ── */
.stories__filter-bar {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stories__filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
}

.stories__filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-light-gray);
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.4em 1.1em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.stories__filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.stories__filter-btn--active {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Story grid body ── */
.stories__body {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-20);
}

.stories__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Hidden state for filter */
.story-card--hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* ── Story card ── */
.story-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,43,73,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,43,73,0.13);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.story-card__photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-card__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .story-card__photo img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex: 1;
}

.story-card__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.story-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.story-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: var(--color-dark-gray);
  flex: 1;
}

.story-card__excerpt strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.story-card__chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* ── Add-story placeholder card ── */
.story-card--add {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-light-gray);
  box-shadow: none;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: default;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card--add:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: none;
}

.story-card__add-inner {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.story-card__add-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
}

.story-card--add:hover .story-card__add-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.story-card__add-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
}

.story-card__add-hint {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-mid-gray);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  max-width: 22ch;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stories__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .stories__featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stories__featured-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .stories__featured-body {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stories__title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 12vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .stories__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stories__filter {
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .stories__filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.35em 0.9em;
  }
}




/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLLYTELLING ENHANCEMENTS
   GSAP-powered overlays, split-text, parallax containers,
   and the scroll progress bar.
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Scroll progress bar ─────────────────────────────────── */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-light));
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* no transition — JS drives this at 60fps */
}

/* ── Split-text word animation wrappers ─────────────────── */
.st-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  /* slight extra height so descenders don't clip */
  padding-bottom: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.st-word {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ── Parallax image utility ──────────────────────────────── */
.parallax-img {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ── Hub-hero entrance — nodes start from scale 0 ───────── */
.hub-node__circle {
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ── Our Mission clip-path utility ──────────────────────── */
.our-mission__inner {
  will-change: clip-path;
}

/* ── Reduce-motion overrides ─────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #scroll-progress  { display: none; }
  .st-word          { transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
  .hub-node__circle { transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
}