<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news-events/stories/2018/february-2018/02262018spann.php" dsn="news"><featured/><top-stories/><homepage/><pubDate>07/25/2018 03:44:42 PM</pubDate><title>Dr. Stephen Spann Named Founding Dean of UH College of Medicine</title><subtitle/><description>The University of Houston has named Dr. Stephen J. Spann founding dean of the UH College of Medicine. A seasoned physician, health care administrator and medical educator who holds both an M.D. and M.B.A., Spann was appointed planning dean for the college in fall 2015. Since then, he has shaped an academically desirable and financially feasible plan for the new college that will complement the current medical landscape in Houston and Texas.</description><author>Chris Stipes</author><author-email>cdstipes@uh.edu</author-email><author-phone/><image/><categories>Health,Notices,People,Top Stories</categories></item>