diff --git a/docs/news.md b/docs/news.md
index 0d864a3f1..1a26947c7 100644
--- a/docs/news.md
+++ b/docs/news.md
@@ -9,6 +9,14 @@ detailing some of the changes.
 the 4.x.x versions hidden behind optional feature flags or different import paths. Any
 breaking changes will not be included until v5.0.
 
+## 4.4.1 (2024-07-05)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+-  \[[SYNPY-1511](https://sagebionetworks.jira.com/browse/SYNPY-1511)\] - Allow for anonymous access
+
+### Stories
+-  \[[SYNPY-1436](https://sagebionetworks.jira.com/browse/SYNPY-1436)\] - Don't call /userProfile twice on login
+
 ## 4.4.0 (2024-07-05)
 ### Highlights
 - **Downloading files stability improvements:**
diff --git a/synapseclient/synapsePythonClient b/synapseclient/synapsePythonClient
index f26362a0a..ecb0f8eaf 100644
--- a/synapseclient/synapsePythonClient
+++ b/synapseclient/synapsePythonClient
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "client": "synapsePythonClient",
-  "latestVersion": "4.4.0",
+  "latestVersion": "4.4.1",
   "blacklist": [
     "0.0.0",
     "0.4.1",