Loughlin Graduate Robert McRae ’03 and Pablo Torre Finds Out Earns Pulitzer Prize and Sports Emmy Recognition

Bishop Loughlin is proud to celebrate Robert McRae ’03 on an extraordinary professional achievement: as part of the team behind Pablo Torre Finds Out, Rob recently won a Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting. This milestone comes on the heels of the show receiving multiple Sports Emmy nominations, including recognition for Outstanding Edited Sports Series and Best Sports Journalism.

Rob’s path to success has been anything but conventional — and that’s exactly what makes his story so inspiring. After beginning his career as a tax attorney, he took a bold leap into the world of social media, accepting a junior role to break into a completely new industry. From there, he transitioned into television production, writing, and podcasting.

Today, Rob serves as a producer on Pablo Torre Finds Out, where he helps oversee studio recordings, field shoots, and episode edits. Reflecting on his journey, Rob shared: “Even if I took the ‘longer way’ to where I am, I wouldn’t change at all how I got here.”

Rob credits Bishop Loughlin with helping shape not only his academic foundation, but also his confidence and character. “Loughlin instilled in me a social and emotional education on top of the academics,” he said. “I entered my freshman year a shy and uncertain young person and graduated from Loughlin with confidence, a sense of empathy, and a genuine interest in other people and the world.”

He also reflected fondly on the educators and mentors who influenced him during his time at Loughlin, including Mr. Foley, Mr. Flack, Ms. Hayles, and the LaSallian Youth program.

We are incredibly proud to see Rob’s talent, creativity, and dedication recognized on such a national stage. Congratulations, Rob, on this remarkable achievement — your Bishop Loughlin family is cheering you on!