Original: The University of Kansas ( often referred to as KU or just Kansas ) is a public research university , and the largest university in the state of Kansas . KU Campuses are located in Lawrence , Kansas City , Kansas , and Overland Park , Kansas , with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread the highest peak in Lawrence .
Simplified: The KU Medical Center , which is one branch of the University of Kansas , is located in Kansas City , Kansas , which is east of Lawrence .