diff --git a/_activities/gsoc.md b/_activities/gsoc.md
index f2f92838d..1a433de7f 100644
--- a/_activities/gsoc.md
+++ b/_activities/gsoc.md
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Feb 27 - March 24 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 1 selection </font></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 1 selection</strong></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
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     <td> March 24 </td>
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Apr 8 - Apr 20 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 2 selection </font></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 2 selection</strong></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
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     <td> April 20 </td>
diff --git a/gsoc/2021/index.md b/gsoc/2021/index.md
index b862f8ed6..969ff6f74 100644
--- a/gsoc/2021/index.md
+++ b/gsoc/2021/index.md
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Mar 9 - Mar 20  Extended. </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 1 selection </font></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 1 selection</strong></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
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     <td> Mar 20 - Mar 25  Extended. </td>
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Apr 14 - Apr 20 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 2 selection </font></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 2 selection</strong></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
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     <td> Apr 20 </td>
diff --git a/gsoc/2022/index.md b/gsoc/2022/index.md
index b36ee0341..6f53fa9b2 100644
--- a/gsoc/2022/index.md
+++ b/gsoc/2022/index.md
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Mar 7 - Apr 3 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 1 selection </font></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 1 selection</strong></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
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     <td> Apr 4 </td>
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Apr 19 - Apr 22 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 2 selection </font></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 2 selection</strong></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
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     <td> May 7 </td>
diff --git a/gsoc/2023/index.md b/gsoc/2023/index.md
index 6d8edffc8..e79cdfd10 100644
--- a/gsoc/2023/index.md
+++ b/gsoc/2023/index.md
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Feb 22 - March 14 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 1 selection </font></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 1 selection</strong></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
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     <td> March 14 </td>
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Apr 4 - Apr 22 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 2 selection </font></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 2 selection</strong></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
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     <td> April 22 </td>
diff --git a/gsoc/2024/index.md b/gsoc/2024/index.md
index 76f60991f..d1711eade 100644
--- a/gsoc/2024/index.md
+++ b/gsoc/2024/index.md
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Feb 22 - March 18 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 1 selection </font></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 1 selection</strong></p> Candidates have a first contact with project mentors. </td>
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     <td> March 18 </td>
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ For new HEP-related groups wishing to join HSF GSoC umbrella rather than being i
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     <td> Apr 2 - Apr 20 </td>
-    <td><p><font color="blue"> Phase 2 selection </font></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
+    <td><p><strong style="color: #3498db;">Phase 2 selection</strong></p> Mentors evaluate and rank student proposals. </td>
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     <td> April 20 </td>