Auxiliary and Business Services
ABS provides essential services to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
About Us
Auxiliary and Business Services (ABS) is an umbrella organization with non-academic support units. We are one of the largest units of Penn State's Finance and Business. From the dining commons to the airport and a 16,000-seat arena that hosts sports, music, and entertainment events, ABS provides essential services to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Bryce Jordan Center marketing director earns highest honor in live event industry
Kate Bean, director of marketing and public relations for Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, has been awarded the 2026 Gigi Award of Excellence by the Event and Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC), the premier professional organization for marketing leaders in the live entertainment industry.
Mission, Vision and Common Purpose
Mission
We make Penn State home to our University and extended communities through exemplary people, service, quality and financial stewardship.
Vision
Auxiliary and Business Services will be a progressive, creative, innovative, and caring organization that provides the highest quality services, leadership, and expertise valued by our customers, our staff, and the community we serve.
Common Purpose
We instill pride and belonging through caring experiences that enrich our students and communities.
ABS at a Glance
Over the past year, Auxiliary and Business Services has impacted student life and the community.
2.38M+
passengers on Transportation Services’ campus shuttles and CATA buses
600,000
attendees at Bryce Jordan Center events
57,000
square feet of paper printed