A professor’s final gift to her students: her life savings

Cris Hassold left a mark on her 31 favorite pupils.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 19, 2025 Over 50 years of teaching, Prof. Cris Hassold carved out a close bond with many of her students and considered them her family. New College of Florida After her death, she left them an unexpected gift: her life savings. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018