/* ==========================================================================
   IMMERSIVE HERO WITH CLEAR IMAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v3 {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 700px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
}
.hero-slider-v3 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}
.slide-v3 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.slide-v3.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}
.slide-img-v3 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    /* Zoom effect */
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 6s linear;
}
.slide-v3.active .slide-img-v3 {
    transform: scale(1);
}
.slide-overlay-v3 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 48, 87, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 48, 87, 0.6) 40%, rgba(0, 48, 87, 0) 100%);
}
.hero-content-v3 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-text-area {
    max-width: 600px;
    padding-top: 80px;
}
.badge-v3 {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.8s ease 0.2s;
}
.slide-v3.active .badge-v3 {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}
.title-v3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 65px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.8s ease 0.4s;
}
.title-accent {
    color: var(--accent);
}
.desc-v3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 300;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.8s ease 0.6s;
}
.hero-btns-v3 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.8s ease 0.8s;
}
.slide-v3.active .title-v3,
.slide-v3.active .desc-v3,
.slide-v3.active .hero-btns-v3 {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}
.btn-primary-v3 {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-primary-v3:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
}
.btn-video-v3 {
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-video-v3 i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.btn-video-v3:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTROLS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-controls-v3 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 120px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 20;
}
.controls-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}
.nav-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}
.nav-arrows button {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.nav-arrows button:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK ACTION CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-actions {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -60px;
    /* Overlaps hero banner */
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.quick-actions-bar {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.action-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 30px 15px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
}
.action-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}
.action-item:hover {
    background-color: #f8fbff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.action-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.action-item:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.action-icon {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.action-item:hover .action-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}
.action-info h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.action-info p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .quick-actions-bar {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .action-item {
        flex: 0 0 33.333%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }
    .action-item:nth-child(3n) {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .action-item:nth-child(n+4) {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .action-item {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
    }
    .action-item:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }
    .action-item:nth-child(even) {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .action-item:nth-child(n+4) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }
    .action-item:nth-child(n+5) {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.about-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 550px;
}
.about-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 65%;
    height: 70%;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    z-index: 1;
}
.about-image-main {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    width: 65%;
    height: 70%;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.about-image-secondary {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 20px;
    width: 55%;
    height: 60%;
    z-index: 3;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 8px solid var(--white);
}
.about-image-main img,
.about-image-secondary img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.about-image-main:hover img,
.about-image-secondary:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.about-experience {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 50px;
    left: -10px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    border: 4px solid var(--white);
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes floatBadge {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
}
.exp-icon {
    font-size: 42px;
}
.exp-content {
    text-align: left;
}
.exp-number {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.exp-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.section-title .subtitle {
    display: block;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.section-title h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-content .lead-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.about-features {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}
.feature-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
}
.feature-text {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-image-wrapper {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        height: 450px;
    }
    .about-experience {
        left: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION (MODERN)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Very light slate gray */
}
.why-layout-modern {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-intro-sticky {
    flex: 0 0 35%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}
.why-intro-sticky p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.why-stats-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-stats-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(30%, -30%);
}
.stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
}
.stat-box .stat-num {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.stat-box .stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin: 0 20px;
}
.why-grid-modern {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.why-card-modern {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}
.why-card-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}
.why-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.why-card-modern:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.why-icon-modern {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.why-icon-modern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.why-card-modern:hover .why-icon-modern {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.2);
}
.why-card-modern:hover .why-icon-modern::after {
    opacity: 1;
}
.why-content-modern h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.why-content-modern p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .why-layout-modern {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .why-intro-sticky {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .why-card-modern {
        padding: 20px 15px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .why-icon-modern {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .why-content-modern h3 {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
    .why-content-modern p {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEADERSHIP SECTION 
   ========================================================================== */
.leadership-section-v3 {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
}
.leadership-showcase {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
}
.lead-nav {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.lead-nav-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.lead-nav-item.active {
    background: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.15);
    /* primary tint */
    border-color: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.4);
}
.lead-nav-item:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.nav-progress {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.lead-nav-item.active .nav-progress {
    opacity: 1;
}
.progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}
@keyframes fillProgress {
    0% {
        width: 0%;
    }
    100% {
        width: 100%;
    }
}
.lead-nav-item.active .progress-fill {
    animation: fillProgress 4.1s linear forwards;
}
.leadership-showcase:hover .progress-fill {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}
.nav-thumb {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.lead-nav-item.active .nav-thumb {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}
.nav-text h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.lead-nav-item.active .nav-text h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}
.nav-text span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.lead-display {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    background: #1e293b;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.watermark-quote {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: -30px;
    font-size: 300px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    z-index: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.lead-content {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 35px;
    animation: fadeInSlide 0.5s ease forwards;
}
.lead-content.active {
    display: flex;
}
@keyframes fadeInSlide {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}
.lead-photo-large {
    flex: 0 0 220px;
    height: 280px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
}
.lead-photo-large img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.photo-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: -10px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: -1;
}
.lead-quote-box {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.quote-icon {
    font-size: 50px;
    color: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.2);
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    left: -20px;
    z-index: 0;
}
.lead-message {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.btn-read-v3 {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-read-v3:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .leadership-showcase {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 15px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .lead-nav {
        flex: none;
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .lead-nav-item {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        min-width: 220px;
        max-width: 280px;
        padding: 15px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .nav-thumb {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    .nav-text h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    .nav-text span {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .lead-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .quote-icon {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    .lead-photo-large {
        flex: 0 0 260px;
        height: 260px;
        width: 260px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS SECTION 
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: 240px 240px;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.bento-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: none;
}
.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.bento-tall {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.bento-tall .bento-icon {
    top: auto;
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -10px;
}
.bento-wide {
    grid-column: 2 / 4;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 30px;
}
.bento-square {
    grid-column: 4 / 5;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
}
.bento-hero {
    grid-column: 2 / 5;
    grid-row: 2 / 3;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 40px;
}
.bg-light-blue {
    background: #f0f9ff;
}
.bg-light-orange {
    background: #fff7ed;
}
.bg-light-green {
    background: #f0fdf4;
}
.bg-primary-dark {
    background: var(--primary-color);
}
.bento-icon {
    font-size: 80px;
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}
.bento-icon-large {
    font-size: 70px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bg-primary-dark .bento-icon-large {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.bento-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.bento-classes {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.bento-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
.bento-content {
    flex: 1;
}
.bento-content-hero {
    flex: 1;
}
.bg-primary-dark h3 {
    color: #fff;
}
.bg-primary-dark .bento-classes {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.bg-primary-dark .bento-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.bento-stream-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.tag-outline {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.bg-primary-dark:hover .tag-outline {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
}
.btn-primary-custom {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.2);
}
.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .academics-bento {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
    }
    .bento-tall,
    .bento-wide,
    .bento-square,
    .bento-hero {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: auto;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
        min-height: 200px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS & INFRASTRUCTURE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.infra-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* very light cool gray */
    overflow: hidden;
}
.infra-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.infra-controls {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}
.infra-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.infra-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.infra-scroll-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 20px 5%;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
}
.infra-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Chrome/Safari */
}
.infra-scroll-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.infra-card {
    width: 480px;
    height: 200px;
    /* highly compact vertically */
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.infra-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.infra-card-img {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}
.infra-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}
.infra-card:hover .infra-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}
.icon-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.infra-card-content {
    flex: 1;
}
.infra-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.infra-card-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .infra-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .infra-card {
        width: 280px;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 400px;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 15px;
        gap: 15px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .infra-card-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 180px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .infra-card-content {
        padding: 10px;
    }
    .infra-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
    .infra-card-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
}