This panel explores innovative approaches to teaching history that intentionally cultivate interdisciplinary skills, experiential learning, and transferable competencies. Drawing on case studies from diverse institutional contexts, the presentations examine how the history classroom can engage students in public history, digital media, global collaboration, critical research practices, and career preparation. Panelists discuss courses that integrate archives, museums, and podcasting; cross-national partnerships using Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) to foster intercultural collaboration; project-based pedagogies that teach students to trace the genealogy of knowledge and practice core historical thinking skills; and curriculum design focused on articulating the value of historical study beyond the classroom. This panel highlights how history courses can serve as laboratories for interdisciplinary learning, which combine research, writing, media literacy, collaboration, and professional development, while remaining grounded in the historical method. The panel invites conversation about adaptability, scalability, and the broader role of history in preparing students for civic, professional, and intellectual life.