The Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies (CANES) at UW–Madison is dedicated to understanding human culture through the lens of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. Our students engage deeply with the past — through immersive language learning, research, and close study of ancient texts, artifacts, and cultures — gaining insights that continue to shape our understanding of the world today.
During Fill the Hill, every gift in support of the department will go to the Ruth Miller Kuhlman Scholarship Fund, which helps us support our students in meaningful ways while showing them that their goals matter. Your support can open doors to opportunities like conference travel, research funding, competitive scholarships, academic prizes, and transformative study abroad experiences. For alumni and friends who value the enduring importance of the ancient world, your donation is an investment in rigorous scholarship, inspired teaching, and the next generation of thinkers who carry the wisdom of the ancient world into the future.