MACON — Mercer University recently honored Audrey Hannah Hyde of Guyton at its 2013 Honors Convocation. Hyde received the Valeria B. Edmonds Student Research Award.

The award recognizes excellence in undergraduate research projects that incorporate the use of University Libraries’ collections and services and demonstrate exceptional information literacy skills on the part of the undergraduate researcher. The award honors long-time librarian and student mentor, Valerie B. Edmonds, whose tireless service to students and faculty over a 30-year career exemplified passion and commitment to scholarship and research.

Hyde is currently a junior in Mercer’s College of Liberal Arts majoring in English.

Hyde is the daughter of Edwin and Helen Hyde.