diff --git a/RELEASE.rst b/RELEASE.rst
index 757f031a2..588d3a60a 100644
--- a/RELEASE.rst
+++ b/RELEASE.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,15 @@
 Release Notes
 =============
 
+Version 0.79.1 (Released November 02, 2023)
+--------------
+
+- Enrollment dialog WCAG fixes (#1965)
+- Change Catalog Page to use the new v2 programs endpoint (#1971)
+- Programs API v2 (#1966)
+- Instructor bio cards styles (#1967)
+- Updated get_financial_assistance_form_url to also consider related programs (#1940)
+
 Version 0.79.0 (Released October 30, 2023)
 --------------
 
diff --git a/main/settings.py b/main/settings.py
index 2328725b0..262fd166d 100644
--- a/main/settings.py
+++ b/main/settings.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 from main.celery_utils import OffsettingSchedule
 from main.sentry import init_sentry
 
-VERSION = "0.79.0"
+VERSION = "0.79.1"
 
 log = logging.getLogger()