NY -- Standard&Poor's CreditWire 7/18/97 -- Standard&Poor's today has assigned its double-`A' rating to Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission's revenue bonds series 1997 A and B dated July 15, 1997 due July 1, 2018, issued for Case Western Reserve University. Additionally, Standard&Poor's has raised its rating on the commission's outstanding G.O. debt various series, issued for the university to double-`A' from double-`A'-minus. The outlook is stable. The rating assignment and upgrade reflect improved financial flexibility coupled with a conservative debt profile. Other strengths include broad revenue diversity and growth in enrollment. Case Western Reserve University is located in University Circle on Cleveland, Ohio's east side. The attractiveness of the campus is enhanced by its
