She teaches courses in ethics, bioethics, and feminist philosophy. In 2004 she was awarded the Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meitroious Teaching. In addition to her work as a professor Dr. Epright serves as a clinical bioethicist and ethics consultant to numerous medical and social service entities, including the South Carolina Medical Association, the Greenville Hospital System, VistCare Hospice, and SpringBrook Behavioral HeathCare. She has published articles in bioethics, feminist philosophy, moral theory, and moral psychology. Her current research focuses upon the legal and moral implications of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.