Denmark Technical College installs Eric Brown as president

A new president is in the driver’s seat at Denmark Technical College.

The Bamberg County school held the investiture of its 10th president, Eric Brown, on Jan. 30 in the William L. McDuffie Student Life Center.

The program included greetings from South Carolina Technical College System President Tim Hardee, United Negro College Fund Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships Ed Smith-Lewis and Denmark Technical College Area Commissioner and National Alumni Association President James W. Bowden Sr., as well as various other education and government leaders, according to a news release.

Brown was administered the oath of office by Denmark Technical College Area Commission Chair Kevin Whitt, who led the formal conferral of authority on behalf of the commission, which includes Bowden, Dr. Carolyn Swinton and the Rev. Herman Wallace.

“The investiture of Dr. Brown marks an important moment in the history of Denmark Technical College,” Whitt said in the news release. “His leadership reflects a commitment to access, opportunity and continued progress for the institution and its students. We are enthusiastic about this next chapter and confident in the direction the college is heading.”

The celebration continued that evening with the President’s Legacy Scholarship Gala, held to raise funds for the President’s Scholarship Fund.

“The support and unity shown throughout this process remind us what Denmark Technical College stands for,” Brown said in the release. “Together, we will continue to create opportunities that empower students and strengthen the communities we serve.”

Proceeds from the gala will provide scholarships for students who demonstrate academic promise and financial need.

“Scholarships like these open doors for students who might not otherwise have the chance to attend college,” Jasmine Mobley, president of the Denmark Technical College Student Government Association, said in the release.” It’s encouraging to see so many people investing in our success and believing in the mission of Denmark Tech.”

“Our annual gala highlights how deeply the Denmark Tech community values education and opportunity. Every contribution directly supports students and helps sustain the college’s impact across the region,” Brown said in the release.

Denmark Technical College, founded in 1947, is the state’s only historically Black technical college. The college serves students from Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell counties and from across South Carolina through academic, technical and workforce development programs.