The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed July 1st as the University of Regina’s 50th anniversary,  The original building began as a private denominational high school which opened in 1911 and then became a junior college with association to the University of Saskatchewan in 125. It was disaffiliated by the Church and fully ceded to the university in 1934 and in 1961, it attained degree=granting status as the Regina Campus of the University of Saskatchewan. Then, it became an autonomous university in 1974.

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jeff Keshen, says, “We continue to serve Saskatchewan and the world by remaining adaptable, and by responding to the needs of Saskatchewan communities through our academic programming and career-ready graduates. And as much as all of us are celebrating the past 50 years, we are also looking forward to and planning for a bright future in which we go far, together – because at 50, we’re just getting started!”