Dennis is a 1977 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in public affairs management, and she received her master’s degree in sports administration in 1979. She helped the Spartans’ track and field team to a fourth-place finish at the AIAW national championships in 1975.
The 45-year coaching career for Dennis includes 37 years as a head coach: 16 years at Ohio State, 10 years at UNLV and 11 seasons at Michigan State. She guided 39 indoor/outdoor teams to the NCAA championships.
A native of Detroit, Mich., Dennis is the proud mother of Dr. Ebony Dennis, a practicing clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with a private practice in Washington, D.C.
Karen Dennis’ Coaching Career
2014-15 to 2022 – Director of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country, Ohio State
2006-07 to 2014 – Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Head Coach, Ohio State
2003-04 to 2006 – Assistant Coach, Ohio State
1992-93 to 2002 – Head Women’s Coach, UNLV
1981-82 to 1992 – Head Women’s Coach, Michigan State
1977-78 to 1981 – Assistant Coach, Michigan State
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