With globalization as a focal point in the United States and encouraged in our educational system, the significance of intercultural competence has been amplified. To advance this concept among middle school students, international university students, and the local community, a partnership was formed to offer an international awareness program accompanied by a multicultural curriculum. This notion was developed into a study with the intent of promoting intercultural competence among middle school students by establishing relationships with international university students. In a survey, middle school students were assessed at the end of the project to determine how well they felt supported engaging in different activities and how comfortable they were networking with international students. Interviews with international students and observation notes recorded by program coordinators reported various benefits of fostering recognition and respect between different cultures. A significant research finding confirms the potential for strengthening of intercultural competence skills of middle school students through engagement with international university students. An implication of the study is that not only middle school students but also students at all grade levels should respect, recognize, and acknowledge the value of international global relationships.